Waymo has received a 30-day permit to map roadways at San Francisco International Airport, marking a significant milestone for its robotaxi ambitions. Although the company cannot yet transport passengers, this mapping initiative will help develop the necessary data for future operations. The permit requires human drivers for the vehicles and limits operations to two cars at any time. This step meets years of negotiations between Waymo and the airport authority, yet the potential introduction of its services has drawn criticism, particularly from the Teamsters union concerned about labor issues surrounding autonomous vehicles.
The permit allows Waymo to start mapping SFO's roadways, essential for its robotaxi goals, while currently prohibiting public passenger rides.
Airport agreement allows Waymo to gather mapping data with two vehicles under human control, but commercial services remain distant, pending further developments.
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