Will self-driving taxis come to West Valley?

SELF-DRIVING CARS could hit the West Valley’s small, suburban streets as one company tries to expand its footprint outside big cities.

Waymo submitted a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission last month seeking approval for its updated passenger safety plan — a move that could bring self-driving cars to Los Gatos, Cupertino and Campbell. The California Department of Motor Vehicles approved permits March 17, allowing the tech startup to test its autonomous cars without a safety driver across Santa Clara County.