Los Angeles Times: Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Los Angeles, but no freeway driving — for now

 “People are worried that right now that the sophistication level of the AVs is limited,” said California state Sen. Dave Cortese (D-San José), who has introduced a bill that would give local officials more control of autonomous vehicles. Among other things, it would allow local government to cap the number of robotaxis and limit where the cars can drive. He says cities should have the right to establish no-dropoff zones — for example, near schools — or restrict cars at airports and other locations without having to wait for legislators in Sacramento.

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