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Waymo’s self-driving cars are set to go fully autonomous in San Diego—no human driver needed—starting soon, initially for employees before opening to the public later this year. This marks San Diego as the 11th city for Waymo’s ride-hailing service, sparking concern among taxi drivers worried about job displacement and fairness against tireless machines. City officials are pushing back, demanding more local control over AV operations and calling for greater accountability and transparency around safety. Waymo still needs approval from the California Public Utilities Commission before charging riders, but they’ve already been collecting data across neighborhoods like Pacific Beach and South Crest, preparing for a full commercial launch.

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