Waymo's permit to test autonomous vehicles expires in New York

Waymo self-driving cars can no longer be tested in New York state.

• Apr 14

Waymo faces setback in bid for New York robotaxis

Gov. Kathy Hochul is dropping a proposal that would have allowed commercial robotaxi service outside New York City.

• Feb 19

Waymo's self-driving taxi pilot program in NYC has been extended through the end of 2025

The company is trying out eight cars equipped with cameras and a trained operator in the driver's seat in authorized areas of Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.

• Oct 2, 2025

5 years since making its U.S. robotaxi debut, Waymo is still working out the issues

Waymo, owned by Google's parent company Alphabet, offers driverless rides in five cities, with plans to expand.

• Oct 1, 2025

Waymo cleared to test self-driving cars in New York City

Waymo will be allowed to test autonomous vehicles in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn until late September, New York City says.

• Aug 23, 2025

New York City OKs self-driving cars for testing on streets

Buckle up, New Yorkers. The city announced Waymo will start testing self-driving cars in parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.

• Aug 22, 2025

Waymo to start testing self-driving cars in New York City

Waymo was permitted to test autonomous vehicles in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn, the city said.

• Aug 22, 2025

Waymo wants to bring driverless cars to NYC

Waymo says it applied for a permit from the city's Department of Transportation to test its vehicles with a trained specialist behind the wheel.

• Jun 19, 2025