Waymo is expanding its autonomous vehicle services to Portland, Oregon, collaborating with state and city officials and community partners to establish a regulatory framework for deployment. Manual driving operations will commence as part of the groundwork for future service in the city.

Waymo states that expecting driverless taxis to respect bike lanes is unrealistic, as customers prefer being dropped off in those areas. The Highway Code prohibits motorists from driving or parking in cycle lanes during operational times, but Waymo argues that customer convenience takes precedence.