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

Waymo has been cleared by the California Public Utilities Commission to launch its driverless taxi service in Los Angeles and San Mateo counties, despite opposition from local officials and concerns about safety and regulation. The decision allows Waymo, owned by Alphabet, to expand its autonomous vehicle operations, although the company has faced skepticism and vandalism. Some officials and organizations have expressed worries about the deployment of untested autonomous vehicles, while others have supported the expansion. The approval comes amid ongoing debates about the regulation and oversight of self-driving cars in California.