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\"KGO<\/p>\n

Friday, August 14, 2026 11:45PM<\/p>\n

Stream local breaking news and original programming, live 24\/7, from ABC7 Bay Area.<\/p>\n

SAN FRANCISCO — Waymo announced a big expansion update<\/a> for California on Friday.<\/p>\n

The company said the California Public Utilities Commission approved its autonomous vehicle rideshare services to extend across the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

Services will also soon be brought to Sacramento and San Diego.<\/p>\n

MORE: DMV greenlights Waymo driverless taxis to expand services across Bay Area and beyond<\/a><\/p>\n

Waymo said the expansion efforts will be gradual and guided by the company’s safety framework.<\/p>\n

In a statement, Waymo said: “We look forward to bringing the same mobility and safety benefits millions of Californians already enjoy to more communities, keeping local officials and residents informed every step of the way.”<\/p>\n

According to the DMV, Waymo’s autonomous ride-hailing expansion in the Bay Area includes the North Bay, East Bay and South Bay.<\/p>\n

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