"Waymo Cleared to Launch Robotaxi Service in Los Angeles and San Francisco Peninsula"

Waymo has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to launch its robotaxi service in Los Angeles and San Mateo counties in the coming months, allowing the company to operate autonomous vehicles to carry passengers. While Waymo plans to take a careful and incremental approach to expansion, some local officials, including L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn, have expressed opposition to the decision, citing concerns about the safety and impact of the driverless vehicles on the city.