Waymo (Google's self-driving car project) currently only operates in the US, but plans to expand to Japan & Britain in 2026. Do these "remote drivers" in the Philippines have US, Japanese, or British driving licences? Waymo isn't saying. How do they get away with being in charge of a vehicle? Try telling a police officer who has pulled you over in America, Japan, or Britain that you are driving without a licence & see how far it gets you.

Robo-taxis may be at Level 4 self-driving (that occasionally requires human remote drivers) until the 2030s. Is this about to turn into another global battle between regulators versus Big Tech, who'll insist they should be able to do what they want?

Waymo Tap-Dances about Overseas Remote Drivers