waymo Waymo Secures First California Permit for Fully Driverless Road Testing Waymo earns the first-ever California permit to test autonomous vehicles on public roads without a human safety driver behind the wheel. The Alphabet-owned company starts its driverless testing in a familiar Silicon Valley territory.
waymo Waymo Secures First California Permit for Driverless Public Road Testing Waymo earns the first California permit to test fully driverless cars on public streets, marking a major milestone for autonomous vehicles. The company plans to launch these uncrewed tests in several Silicon Valley cities.
california California Clears Path for Driverless Vehicle Testing and Deployment California officially approves new regulations that allow companies to test and deploy fully autonomous vehicles without a human driver inside the car. The new rules require a remote operator to maintain a communication link and remain ready to take control during emergencies.