Waymo Entering Boston & Sacramento — Where Next? - CleanTechnica

Waymo is expanding its autonomous vehicle operations to Boston and Sacramento, marking significant steps in its growth across the United States. In Boston, Waymo is building on insights from a previous road trip to adapt its technology to the city's unique infrastructure, including cobblestone streets, narrow alleys, and snowy conditions. However, fully autonomous robotaxi services cannot yet launch there because Massachusetts has not legalized fully autonomous vehicles. Waymo is actively engaging with state officials to advocate for legal changes that would enable safer, more accessible autonomous rides and create new job opportunities. In Sacramento, California, Waymo is beginning manual driving tests with its all-electric Jaguar I-PACE fleet to familiarize its system with the city’s environment before introducing public robotaxi services. Since autonomous vehicles are already legal in California, the rollout in Sacramento is expected to proceed smoothly. Waymo emphasizes that its technology supports Sacramento’s Vision Zero initiative aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries, highlighting the safety benefits demonstrated in its existing service areas. Local officials