One driverless taxi service plans to stretch its presence into the South Bay, after years of testing its autonomous technology. Robotaxi company Waymo is expanding its coverage area down the peninsula into Sunnyvale. The self-driving San Francisco fixture will roll out in parts of San Mateo County first, causing angst for local officials that have no authority over how robotaxis operate on the roads. One state senator is trying to level the autonomous automotive playing field. The California Public Utilities Commission and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are solely responsible for approving self-driving car permits, but Sen. Dave Cortese’s Senate…
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