Coverage dated August 21, 2025

Waymo Acquires Permit From NYC To Test Autonomous Vehicles

Headline from Forbes

New York state law still requires autonomous vehicles to have a human behind the wheel.

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Reports & sources

8 articles, oldest first.

NBC News
Waymo granted first permit to begin testing autonomous vehicles in New York City (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 21, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Waymo is getting one step closer to rides in New York City
Forbes
Waymo Acquires Permit From NYC To Test Autonomous Vehicles (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 21, 2025
Forbes's feed description
New York state law still requires autonomous vehicles to have a human behind the wheel.
Insider
Waymo just got approval to start testing its self-driving vehicles in New York City (opens Insider)
Published Aug 21, 2025
Insider's feed description
Waymo has gotten the green light from New York City to start testing autonomous vehicles on its streets.
NBC4 Washington
Waymo granted first permit to start testing autonomous cars in New York City (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Aug 21, 2025
NBC4 Washington's feed description
Waymo will start testing vehicles in New York City through late September with the potential to extend the program.
New York Post
NYC to test Waymo self-driving cars on crowded Manhattan and Brooklyn streets (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 21, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Mayor Eric Adams and transportation officials on Friday announced the city’s first-ever pilot program for autonomous vehicles, which allows eight of Waymo’s self-driving cars to hit the road, effective immediately, until late September.

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