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Waymo Offers Free Rides in California Due to Regulatory Delay
Waymo is providing free rides in its new Ojai robotaxis in California because a state agency hasn't set fare rules yet. The delay could last several months, allowing passengers to ride without paying. This regulatory quirk highlights the slow pace of AV policy-making.
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The free rides are less a perk than a symptom of regulatory lag, but they could accelerate public adoption and pressure officials to act.
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