The city granted Waymo a permit to test a small fleet of autonomous vehicles in parts of Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn. The pilot will deploy eight approved autonomous vehicles for testing and will run with an "AV specialist" behind the wheel through late September. The company may apply for an extension after the initial testing phase. The permit allows only testing, not operation of a paid robotaxi service. A license from the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission is required to operate robotaxis, and such services remain prohibited under current rules. City officials emphasize robust safety requirements for the trial.
We're a tech-friendly administration and we're always looking for innovative ways to safely move our city forward," Adams said.
New York City is proud to welcome Waymo to test this new technology in Manhattan and Brooklyn, as we know this testing is only the first step in moving our city further into the 21st century.
These requirements will help ensure that the development of this technology is focused, first and foremost, on the safety of everyone who shares our busy city streets," Rodriguez said.
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