cruise Cruise Wins Approval to Charge for Driverless Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco The California Public Utilities Commission grants Cruise the final permit needed to commercially operate driverless ride-hailing services in San Francisco. The company starts by charging fares for overnight trips in select areas before planning a full citywide expansion.
cruise Cruise Wins Approval to Charge for Driverless Robotaxis in San Francisco General Motors' Cruise receives a landmark permit to commercially operate driverless robotaxis in San Francisco. The service faces strict initial limits on hours and location but paves the way for 24/7 paid rides.
cruise Cruise Wins Approval to Charge for Driverless Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco General Motors' Cruise receives a critical permit to commercially operate driverless robotaxis in San Francisco. The company currently faces strict overnight limits but plans to expand to full citywide service soon.
waymo Waymo Gains Approval to Charge for Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco Waymo receives a crucial California permit to charge passengers for autonomous ride-hailing trips in San Francisco, though a human safety operator remains in the vehicle.
waymo Waymo Gains Approval to Charge for Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco Waymo officially receives a permit to charge passengers for autonomous ride-hailing trips in San Francisco, though a human safety operator remains behind the wheel. This milestone marks a crucial step toward full commercialization for the Alphabet subsidiary.
autonomous vehicles California Regulators Greenlight 24/7 Paid Driverless Rides in San Francisco The California Public Utilities Commission grants Cruise and Waymo the authority to charge passengers for driverless rides at all hours in San Francisco. The decision removes previous time and geographic restrictions for the autonomous vehicle companies.
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.
gm GM-Backed Cruise Seeks Final Approval for Driverless Taxis in San Francisco Cruise submits the final permit required by California regulators to launch a fully driverless commercial robotaxi service in San Francisco. If approved, the company becomes the first to charge passengers for rides without a human safety driver behind the wheel.
cruise Cruise Launches First Driverless Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco Cruise operates fully driverless robotaxis in San Francisco for employees and select members of the public at no charge. The service runs overnight under a strict state permit while the company prepares for a future commercial launch.
waymo California DMV Grants Driverless Ride Permits to Waymo and Cruise The California DMV grants deployment permits to Waymo and Cruise, bringing autonomous public rides closer to reality. However, the companies still face regulatory hurdles and specific operating restrictions before launching paid services.
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.
waymo Waymo's California Robotaxi Pilot Carries Over 6,200 Riders in First Month Waymo completes 4,678 passenger trips with self-driving minivans during its inaugural California pilot month, averaging 156 rides daily. The employee-only program provides early insights into the potential demand for commercial autonomous vehicles.