Waymo gains expanded regulatory authorization to test and deploy autonomous vehicles across larger Bay Area and Southern California regions, with mid-2026 San Diego rider launches contingent on further approvals.
TechCrunch Mobility weighs robotaxi tipping point, noting Waymo’s multi-city expansion and regulatory progress alongside a flood of funding/milestone data, yet argues mass adoption is not yet here and will hinge on geography, competition, and ecosystem spillover.
Uber accelerates towards a broad super-app by adding hotels, Lime files for an IPO amid liquidity risks, and regulatory actions (GM privacy settlement, DMV driverless permits) shape mobility/AI bets alongside a flurry of enterprise AI deals.
California DMV updates rules to let police issue 'notice of AV noncompliance' to driverless cars starting July 1, enabling tickets for violations like red lights or failing to stop for school buses.
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