Waymo has been granted New York City's first permit to pilot a limited fleet of autonomous vehicles, allowing up to eight AVs to operate in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn beginning in late September. The permit requires a human driver behind the wheel during testing and prohibits public use of the vehicles. Waymo also obtained necessary Department of Motor Vehicles permits. After the pilot period, Waymo may apply to extend testing. State law currently does not allow autonomous vehicles and no legislative changes have been announced. City officials emphasized responsible innovation alongside prioritizing street safety.
"We're a tech-friendly administration, and we're always looking for innovative ways to safely move our city forward," Adams said in a statement. "New York City is proud to welcome Waymo to test this new technology in Manhattan and Brooklyn, as we know, this testing is only the first step in moving our city further into the 21st century. As we continue to implement responsible innovation, we will always prioritize street safety."
"With over 10 million rides completed in five major U.S. cities and a strong safety record, we're proud to be working with leaders to lay the groundwork to bring this life-saving technology to New Yorkers one day, beginning with receiving the first-ever permit issued in the city to drive autonomously," Annabel Chang, head of U.S. state and local public policy, Waymo, said.
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