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Free Waymo Rides in California? A Regulatory Quirk Delays Expansion and Keeps Prices at $0
Waymo's new Ojai robotaxis are giving free rides in California because the state's Public Utilities Commission has not yet approved the company's application to expand its service area and add the vehicles to its fleet. The delay, tied to questions about emergency response and unaccompanied minors, means passengers ride without charge while Waymo waits for regulatory sign-off.
Jul 8, 2026 1 source