Californians took over 1.2 million rides in autonomous taxis in December.
Californians' use of robotaxis grew by 500% in 19 months, according to data from the state's Public Utilities Commission.
As an article by Alise Maripuu for Bay City News Service explains, the state is working to address concerns about autonomous vehicle use through legislation such as AB1777, which requires AVs to have a remote operator who can be contacted from the vehicle.
The autonomous vehicle market grew from under 200,000 rides statewide in May 2024 to over 1.2 million rides in December 2025. "Other issues under discussion by policymakers include whether to implement age restrictions for minors riding alone in AVs."
FULL STORY: Californians’ embrace of self-driving rides surges 500% in 19 months
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EPA erases limits on planet-warming pollution from power plants
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Phoenix announces new on-demand transit service, more frequent RAPID buses
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