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Waymo Wins California Approval to Expand Robotaxi Service Into Sacramento and San Diego
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Fusion42 · 16 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Waymo has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to expand its commercial robotaxi service into Sacramento and San Diego, in addition to broadening its permitted zones around Bay Area and Los Angeles counties. This marks the broadest single regulatory authorisation Waymo has received in California, despite a recent recall of nearly its entire California fleet due to a software flaw.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 16 sources have reported it between 14 Aug 2026 and 21 Aug 2026.
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Waymo's regulatory green light to scale robotaxi operations in California opens fresh urban markets for your zero-driver fleets. You must now prepare for different road conditions and rider behaviours beyond San Francisco to capture the new user base.
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16 sources · first reported 14 Aug 2026 · latest 21 Aug 2026
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