The state’s public utility regulator has issued its first-ever permits allowing passenger service in autonomous vehicles in San Francisco and San Mateo counties.

The permits, which the California Public Utilities Commission granted to self-driving vehicle companies Cruise LLC and Waymo LLC, will allow both companies to collect fares from riders and offer autonomous ride-booking services as long as a driver is present to take control of the vehicle if necessary to safely continue driving.

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Eli covers public health, transportation and state politics for the Bay City News Foundation, serves as the main editor of the Public Health and COVID-19 Information Hub and assists with Local News Matters' social media strategy. He has also previously covered local politics in San Diego County as well as college and professional sports across the Bay Area.