A decision made by the California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday will allow Google-owned Waymo and General Motors-owned Cruise to expand their ride-hailing services with driverless vehicles in San Francisco. Previously, these companies were limited in their San Francisco operations, with Cruise cars only accessible between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. in certain neighborhoods, and Waymo unable to charge for driverless rides. The decision comes after several months of driverless cars operating in the city, generating both supporters and critics. Waymo has already received 100,000 sign-ups for its San Francisco service and plans to bring more people onboard in the coming weeks. The expansion was met with some opposition, with concerns raised about the companies’ plans for rollout and potential impact on passenger service. The four-member committee voted on the expansions separately, with one member voting against the decision. Supporters highlighted the benefits of increased competition in the passenger transportation space. The decision also sparked debate during a public comment session, with speakers expressing a range of opinions on road safety, the local economy, and the future of San Francisco.
Cruise and Waymo secure substantial vote for SF service expansion amidst contentious meeting
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