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September 1
- Waymo's Bold Expansion Amidst Nighttime Honking Incidents➀ Waymo plans to expand its robotaxi service in California, including East Bay, San Jose, and highways around San Francisco Bay. ➁ The expansion follows a year of operation in San Francisco without serious incidents, according to Waymo's director of product management. ➂ Despite this, there have been incidents of Waymo vehicles driving the wrong way and causing crashes, leading to recalls and federal investigations. ➃ Local communities and activists are concerned about the safety and nuisance posed by the increasing number of autonomous vehicles.