Waymo Robotaxi Testing Expansion in Solano County

planned

Waymo, an autonomous driving technology company, received approval from the California Department of Motor Vehicles to begin testing its driverless robotaxis in seven cities within Solano County, Northern California. The approved cities include Vallejo, Vacaville, Fairfield, Benicia, Dixon, Suisun City, and Rio Vista. The testing involves 2021 and 2024 Jaguar I-Pace models and 2022 and 2025 Zeekr RT models equipped with sensor suites using LiDAR, cameras, and radar to navigate real-world conditions. The company still requires a permit from the California Public Utilities Commission to offer paid public rides in these areas. There is no public timeline set for the launch in Solano County.