california California Regulators Approve State's First Driverless Passenger Service The California Public Utilities Commission authorizes Cruise to operate the state's first pilot program for driverless autonomous vehicle passenger service. The company cannot charge fares and must submit quarterly safety reports.
robotaxis California Clears Waymo and Cruise to Launch Commercial Robotaxi Services The California DMV grants new permits that allow Waymo and Cruise to charge passengers for autonomous rides, bringing fully driverless taxis closer to reality.
autonomous vehicles California Approves Autonomous Driving Permits for Cruise and Waymo California regulators grant Cruise and Waymo new permits to operate commercial autonomous vehicle services in the state. This milestone allows both companies to expand their robotaxi operations without human drivers.
robotaxis California Nears Launch of Commercial Robotaxi Services for Waymo and Cruise Waymo and Cruise receive crucial permits from the California DMV, bringing fully commercial autonomous ride-hailing services to the state's streets.
argo ai Argo AI Secures California Permit for Public Self-Driving Rides Argo AI earns a California permit to offer free public rides in its self-driving vehicles with a human safety operator present. This milestone aligns with the company's recent plan to deploy vehicles on Lyft's network.
waymo Waymo and Cruise Pursue Paid Driverless Ride Permits in California Rival autonomous vehicle companies Waymo and Cruise seek state permits to charge passengers for driverless rides in San Francisco. Cruise currently holds a slight lead after gaining authorization for a driverless pilot program.
cruise Cruise Secures First California Permit for Driverless Passenger Rides GM-backed Cruise earns the initial California permit to transport passengers in fully driverless vehicles, though it cannot yet charge for the service.
cruise Cruise Becomes First to Secure California Permit for Driverless Passenger Rides Cruise earns a historic permit from California regulators to transport passengers in fully driverless vehicles. However, the company still needs additional approvals before it can charge for these robotaxi rides.
tesla Tesla Autopilot Active During Fatal California Highway Crash Authorities confirm a Tesla Model 3 operates on Autopilot during a fatal collision with an overturned semi-truck in California. The incident adds to the growing list of federal investigations into Tesla's driver-assist system.
proposition 22 California Voters Approve Tech-Backed Proposition 22 to Strip Gig Worker Protections Following a massive $200 million campaign by Uber and Lyft, California passes Proposition 22 to permanently deny gig workers standard labor protections. Tech companies now plan to push this model to other states.
prop 22 California Voters Approve Proposition 22 to Keep Gig Workers Independent California voters pass Proposition 22, allowing companies like Uber and Lyft to keep classifying their drivers as independent contractors. The new law provides limited benefits while preserving worker flexibility.
uber California Court Upholds Employee Classification for Uber and Lyft Drivers A California appeals court upholds a ruling requiring Uber and Lyft to classify their drivers as employees. The ultimate outcome now depends heavily on the upcoming vote on Proposition 22.
uber Uber Drivers Sue Over Alleged Coercive Prop 22 App Messaging Two Uber drivers and two nonprofit groups are suing Uber, claiming the company illegally coerces workers into supporting Proposition 22 through its driver app. A judge recently denied a temporary restraining order in the case.
uber Appeals Court Grants Uber and Lyft Reprieve From California Shutdown An appeals court allows Uber and Lyft to continue operating in California as independent contractors while they challenge a judge's order. The companies now have until early September to outline their compliance plans with the state's gig worker labor law.
uber Uber and Lyft Face Service Suspension in California Over Driver Classification A California judge orders Uber and Lyft to reclassify their drivers as employees rather than independent contractors. The ride-hailing companies face a potential shutdown of operations in the state as they appeal the ruling.