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Waymo approved to start autonomous vehicle testing in New York City
TechCrunchยท 2025-08-22 14:19
Group 1 - Waymo has received a permit to test its autonomous vehicles in New York City, marking the first approval of its kind from the city [1] - The company plans to deploy up to eight Jaguar I-Pace SUVs in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn, with testing set to begin immediately [1] - Waymo's vehicles must have a trained safety operator present at all times and cannot pick up passengers during the testing phase [1][4] Group 2 - This permit is a significant step towards launching a robotaxi service in New York City, which presents unique challenges compared to other cities where Waymo operates [2] - Waymo has been preparing for this move since 2021, manually mapping the city and engaging with local lawmakers and organizations [3] - The permit is part of a new autonomous vehicle safety regime initiated by Mayor Eric Adams in 2024, requiring coordination with first responders and submission of a detailed testing and safety plan [4] Group 3 - After the trial period ends in late September, Waymo will need to apply for an extension to continue testing its vehicles [5]