Waymo Has Stopped Testing Its Robotaxis in New York City and No One Knows What Happens Next

"Waymo's NYC Testing Halted: Alphabet's Self-Driving Unit Faces Setback in the Big Apple. In a significant blow to the autonomous vehicle sector, Waymo, the leading self-driving car company and subsidiary of tech giant Alphabet, has been barred from testing its vehicles in New York City. The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has confirmed that Waymo's permits have been revoked, citing unspecified reasons. The move marks a major setback for Waymo, which has been actively testing its self-driving technology in several major cities across the US, including San Francisco and Phoenix. As the city continues to push for innovative transportation solutions, the abrupt halt in Waymo's testing raises questions about the future of autonomous vehicles in the nation's most populous city."

The City reports that Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, is no longer able to test its vehicles in the Big Apple. The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) confirmed to the local outlet that ...