Regulatory Delay May Make Waymo Rides Free in California for Months

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A quirk in California's regulatory process could result in free Waymo robotaxi rides for passengers in the company's new Ojai vehicle. The situation stems from a state agency's procedural delay in processing the necessary approvals. Until the regulatory framework catches up, Waymo may be unable to legally charge fares for rides in the new vehicle. This window of free rides is expected to last for a period of several months. The development highlights how regulatory timelines can create unintended consequences for emerging autonomous vehicle services.

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