Waymo Receives Permit for Autonomous Vehicle Operations at San Francisco International Airport
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Summary
Waymo has received a pilot permit to begin commercial autonomous vehicle operations at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The company will start with employee testing at the Kiss & Fly area before expanding to serve Bay Area riders, with plans to explore additional airport locations in the future. This represents a significant milestone for autonomous transportation in the region.
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We'll partner with SFO to prepare our operations at the airport in phases, beginning with employee testing soon ahead of welcoming Bay Area riders.
Pickups and dropoffs will initially start at SFO's Kiss & Fly area – a short AirTrain ride from the terminals – with the intention to explore other locations at the airport in the future.
This is a major milestone that strengthens Waymo's impact on the region and offers residents and visitors an innovative way to travel.
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