San Francisco robotaxi expansion approved by California Public Utilities Commission despite safety concerns

Despite vocalized safety concerns, rival robotaxi services Cruise and Waymo will be allowed to operate around the clock in San Francisco following a controversial vote by California’s Public Utilities Commission.

The agency’s panel, which consists of five commissioners in total, approved the expansion Thursday by a 3-1 vote, according to the Associated Press. Commissioner Karen Douglas was absent from Thursday’s hearing for an undisclos