Waymo has received an extension from New York City regulators to continue its autonomous vehicle testing through the end of 2025.

The company can keep deploying up to eight Jaguar I-Pace robotaxis with human safety operators in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn.

Waymo, owned by Alphabet, is exempt from New York’s rule that requires drivers to keep one hand on the wheel while testing.

The company runs commercial robotaxi services in several US cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, but cannot currently carry passengers or operate commercially in New York City without additional licenses from the Taxi and Limousine Commission.

🔗 Source: TechCrunch

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