Waymo and Cruise Approved to Offer 24/7 Driverless Taxi Rides in San Francisco

Google's Waymo and GM's Cruise on Friday received permission to offer paid rides in their driverless vehicles at any time of day in San Francisco. The expansion was approved after the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) evaluated the companies' licensing requirements, listened to public testimonies and voted three to one in favor of the move.Following the permit's approval, Waymo issued a statement detailing exactly how it plans to grow its fully autonomous ride-hailing service. The co...