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On September 13, 2026, Alphabet Inc.'s autonomous driving subsidiary, Waymo, secured regulatory approval from the New Jersey Department of Transportation to initiate commercial driverless operations in Jersey City and Hoboken. This authorization represents Waymo's inaugural expansion into the New York metropolitan area, a high--density market critical for scaling its ride--hailing revenue. The company plans to commence public service on December 1, 2026, following a targeted "Trusted Tester" phase to calibrate its sensor suites for local urban environments.