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Waymo CPUC Approval Clears Sacramento and San Diego Rides
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Fusion42 · 15 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved Waymo’s application to operate autonomous ride services in Sacramento and San Diego, expanding their permitted area beyond San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.
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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Your autonomous ride service can now compete in Sacramento and San Diego as California’s approval opens fresh markets beyond the core Bay Area and Los Angeles territories. Act fast to establish presence before rivals claim these newly opened regions.
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16 sources · first reported 14 Aug 2026 · latest 21 Aug 2026
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