At the start of this year, Waymo had a permit to test eight autonomous vehicles with a safety driver behind the wheel in NYC. The permit expired March 31st [1].

At the start of this year, Waymo had a permit to test eight autonomous vehicles with a safety driver behind the wheel in NYC. The permit expired March 31st [1]. Waymo may no longer test autonomous driving (even with a safety driver) in NYC. Waymo is not currently testing in NYC for political reasons. [1] https://www.thecityreporter.nyc/2026/04/06/waymo-driverless-cars-testing-roads-autonomous-vehicle/ https://www.thecityreporter.nyc/2026/04/06/waymo-driverless-...