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STOCKS | Waymo Wins Approval to Expand Robotaxi Service Across 18 California Counties
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Fusion42 · 16 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Waymo has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to expand its robotaxi service across 18 counties in California, enabling a significant increase in its service area with a focus on safety and gradual rollout. The company plans to launch fully driverless passenger service in San Diego soon and expand current operations around Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other key regions.
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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You need to factor expanded robotaxi permissions in California into your urban mobility strategies now. New market entry barriers are lowering rapidly, creating fresh routes to scale in key metro areas.
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16 sources · first reported 14 Aug 2026 · latest 21 Aug 2026
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