Waymo Pauses Freeway Service in California Amid New Legislative Push
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Summary
Waymo has paused its autonomous freeway service in California after announcing a software update to improve navigation in construction zones. This comes as California lawmakers push new legislation in direct response to issues involving Waymo robotaxis on state roads. The article highlights ongoing tensions between autonomous vehicle operators and regulators, with safety concerns driving legislative action.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe scariest part, we're all like OK, something's happening
We're just going to pull over
Lawmakers say they proposed legislation in 'direct response' to issues involving Waymo robotaxis on California streets
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