Event Brief
New York halts robotaxi expansion plan
Filed: Feb 28, 2026 at 1:02 PM ET
Summary: Waymo keeps its NYC autonomous vehicle permit as Gov. Hochul pauses robotaxi expansion statewide.
WHO: Waymo, Gov. Kathy Hochul
WHAT: Halting robotaxi expansion plan
WHEN: Feb 28, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
WHERE: New York City
WHY: To pause statewide robotaxi expansion to smaller cities
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