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Core Insights - Waymo's opportunity to introduce autonomous taxis in New York State has been temporarily hindered due to the withdrawal of a proposal by Governor Kathy Hochul that aimed to modify vehicle and traffic regulations for the legalization of autonomous taxis outside New York City [1][4] Group 1: Proposal Withdrawal - Governor Hochul's spokesperson confirmed that the proposal was withdrawn due to insufficient support from relevant stakeholders, including the state legislature [1][4] - The withdrawal represents a setback for Waymo, which has been attempting to test and eventually deploy autonomous taxis in New York for several years [1][4] Group 2: Future Prospects - Waymo expressed disappointment over the decision but remains committed to bringing its services to New York and will continue to engage with the state legislature to advance this issue [5] - The company highlighted the demand from New Yorkers who have experienced Waymo services in other cities and wish to have similar options at home [5] Group 3: Existing Regulations - Even if the proposal had passed, it would not have fully opened the market for autonomous companies, as it included several restrictions, such as prohibiting operations in cities with populations over 1 million and requiring state transportation commissioner approval along with a $1 million fee and proof of at least $5 million in financial security [2][5] - The current autonomous vehicle pilot program in New York, which has stricter limitations, is expected to continue, allowing companies to apply for exemptions to the "one hand on the wheel" rule for testing but not for commercial services [6] Group 4: Current Operations - Waymo is currently testing in New York City, with permission to operate until March 31, and is allowed to test up to 8 Jaguar I-Pace autonomous vehicles, provided they have a human safety driver present [3][7] - The company operates commercial autonomous taxi services in multiple states, including Atlanta, Austin, Miami, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and the San Francisco Bay Area, providing over 400,000 paid rides weekly, with a goal of reaching 1 million rides per week by the end of the year [3][7]