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Robotaxi service spreads to Bay Area freeways and beyond

Starting August 26th, Waymo, Uber Black, and Lyft Black cars will be allowed to pick up and drop off passengers on certain parts of Market Street in San Francisco
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Starting August 26th, Waymo, Uber Black, and Lyft Black cars will be allowed to pick up and drop off passengers on certain parts of Market Street in San Francisco

Waymo service expanding to Bay Area freeways and San Jose.

BODY: The autonomous taxi service, WAYMO, began driving on Bay Area freeways this morning. It also launched a 24/7 curbside service to San Jose’s Mineta International Airport.

Waymo also announced that it has expanded freeway service to Phoenix and Los Angeles.

However, not all Waymo passengers will immediately be able to take freeway routes. Those will be initially offered to riders who have early access to Waymo’s advanced features before they are gradually offered to all.

Waymo received a permit to operate at SFO in September, and is gradually expanding its service there.

Sunni M. Khalid is a veteran of more than 40 years in journalism, having worked in print, radio, television, and web journalism.