Just As Tesla Lined Up Its Big Move, Waymo Went Bigger

Waymo announced on Wednesday that it has submitted an application for a permit to test its self-driving vehicles in New York City, marking the Alphabet, Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) subsidiary's initial move to the nation's largest city.

The Details: Waymo is seeking approval from the New York City Department of Transportation to operate its autonomous vehicles in Manhattan, each with a human safety driver ready to take control if needed. 

New York's laws are particularly strict when it comes to autonomous vehicles. Even if Waymo secures the permit, it will still face ...