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California’s New Robotaxi Law: Fines Up to $10,000 When Driverless Cars Block First Responders

October 4, 2026 by Brian (Local SF Guide)

Waymo robotaxis parked at 14th and Howard streets - San Francisco

California’s SB 1246 lets cities fine robotaxi companies up to $10,000 per car that blocks first responders for over 30 minutes, starting July 1, 2028.

Robotaxi Parking Is Concentrated in San Francisco’s Best Housing Sites

September 22, 2026 by Brian (Local SF Guide)

Nearly all of San Francisco’s identified robotaxi parking and charging sites sit in the same central neighborhoods zoned for new housing, a Mission Local analysis found.