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Waymo seeks permit to sell self-driving car rides in San Francisco

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Alphabet Inc's Waymo has applied for the final permit it needs in California before it can sell fully autonomous rides, the company told Reuters on Tuesday.

A Waymo rider-only robotaxi is seen during a test ride in San Francisco, California, U.S., December 9, 2022. REUTERS/Paresh DaveWaymo has applied for the final permit it needs in California before it can sell fully autonomous rides, the company told Reuters on Tuesday.

Cruise is the only company with the permit so far and has charged for driverless rides in San Francisco since June. The more "assertive" autonomous driving system partly explained smoother acceleration and braking noted by a Reuters reporter compared to a similar ride a year ago, Chatham said during a test drive last Friday.

 

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Didn't they sell Frisbees, Hula Hoops and The Superball in the 60's? Now they want to sell AI self-driving car rides. 🤣🤣 Whistle Taxi!

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