Waymo has struck a deal with the San Francisco Airport Commission to begin mapping airport roadways, a preliminary step that may lead to an expansion of its robotaxi service in the future. Currently, vehicles will be operated manually. Key aspects of the agreement include mandatory data-sharing protocols where Waymo must provide detailed tracking data for each vehicle, and restrictions on using autonomous vehicles for moving commercial goods, a point of note for labor unions like the Teamsters.
Waymo has agreed to data-sharing after each mapping session, tracking its vehicles at the airport through various identifiers, which could shape future agreements.
The agreement limits Waymo from using autonomous vehicles for commercial goods, a significant stipulation that impacts future operations and labor interests.
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