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-...