The self-driving taxi company Waymo launched in Los Angeles in November, bringing roughly 100 autonomous vehicles to neighborhoods from Santa Monica to West Hollywood.

The California Public Utilities Commission approved Waymo's autonomous vehicle program in Los Angeles in March 2024. The service was expanded to the public in November. Aside from Los Angeles, the company also has driverless cars in San Francisco and Phoenix, with plans to expand to Austin, Atlanta and Miami.

Waymo’s driverless vehicles, already a common sight on LA’s surface streets, will now navigate the complex network of freeways, including Interstates 10, 110, 405, and 90. These tests will initially be limited to Waymo employees, who will provide feedback on the service before it is opened to the public.

Robotaxis are taking a big step for any young driver: They’re taking on Los Angeles freeways. Waymo vehicles, which have already been operating in Los Angeles, will now drive the freeways as well, though the service will be limited to employees of the company at first,