Driverless taxis now allowed on freeways in SF, Phoenix, and LA

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The Driverless Highway Era Begins

On November 12, 2025, Waymo started something no robotaxi company had done before: charging passengers for rides on high-speed freeways.

The driverless cars now merge onto interstates in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, traveling up to 65 mph with no one behind the wheel.

The company also expanded its Bay Area coverage all the way down to San Jose, including curbside pickup at the airport…

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