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Waymo's NYC Testing Halted Amid Permit Expiration

4/7/2026

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  • Waymo LLC's NYC autonomous vehicle testing halted after permits expired on March 31, 2026.
  • The New York City Department of Transportation said eight robot cars tested in Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan will not operate without permits.
  • Governor Kathy Hochul retracted plans to expand testing due to lack of legislative support.
  • Waymo remains hopeful for permit renewal in the state budget, which could allow future evaluations of its operations in the city.