Free Waymo Rides in California? You Can Thank a Regulatory Quirk
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Waymo's self-driving taxis in California are currently enjoying a free ride—literally—thanks to a regulatory glitch. A delay by a state agency has inadvertently exempted Waymo's new Ojai vehicle from paying the usual fees for autonomous vehicle testing. This quirk could keep Waymo's rides free for several more months, giving the company a competitive edge in the burgeoning autonomous vehicle market. This situation underscores how regulatory delays can have unexpected economic and competitive impacts for tech firms.
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