
Group 1 - Waymo has applied for a permit to test its autonomous vehicles in New York City with a human driver behind the wheel, marking a significant step in its plans to serve New Yorkers in the future [2][3] - The company is advocating for changes to state law to enable the launch of its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in New York City, as current regulations do not support commercially operated autonomous vehicles [2][5] - Waymo currently operates fully autonomous robotaxis in several cities including Los Angeles, Austin, Phoenix, and San Francisco, with plans to expand to Atlanta, Miami, and Washington in the coming years [4] Group 2 - The permit application will allow Waymo to operate its vehicles autonomously in New York City while collecting mapping data and evaluating its technology with a human driver present [3] - In January, Waymo announced plans to test its autonomous vehicles in 10 new cities by 2025, which will help the company understand how its vehicles adapt to various traffic patterns and environmental conditions [6]