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- Cruise and Waymo got the go-ahead from state officials Thursday to offer driverless rides 24/7.
- The California Public Utilities Commission's decision will let them expand their robotaxi services.
- Until Thursday, they could only operate within limited areas and times and not charge fares.
Robotaxi companies Cruise and Waymo have been given the go-ahead from state officials to offer driverless rides in San Francisco at any hour of the day.
The California Public Utilities Commission voted Thursday to allow the autonomous vehicle operators to charge passengers for rides and roam the streets 24/7.