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Waymo Wants Massachusetts To Legalize Driverless Cars As It Makes Plans For Boston
"Before offering fully autonomous rides to Bostonians, we'll first need the state to legalize fully autonomous vehicles," Waymo said.
February 6, 2026
Waymo, the self-driving robotaxi company, says it is returning to Boston one year after its preliminary exploration of the city's winding streets.
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"We learned a lot from last year's visit, and we're excited to continue effectively adapting to Boston's cobblestones, narrow alleyways, roundabouts and turnpikes," Waymo said in a statement on Thursday.
But the Silicon Valley ride-hailing service says it needs help from Massachusetts lawmakers before Boston residents can hop in one of their futuristic cars.
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