The San Francisco government meeting held on September 30, 2025, focused on several key updates regarding autonomous vehicles (AVs) and infrastructure projects within the city.

The meeting began with discussions on the progress of AV providers in the region. Waymo has received a driver testing permit for operations at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is a significant step towards the eventual deployment of driverless vehicles. This permit allows for a dry safety driver to oversee initial testing, with plans for a full driverless phase to follow.

Zoox, another AV company, recently launched its fully driverless robo-taxi service on the Las Vegas Strip and is currently testing its vehicles without drivers in parts of San Francisco. However, it has not yet secured regulatory approval for commercial service in the city.

Tesla's plans for a public taxi service using autonomous vehicles were also addressed. In July, Tesla's CEO announced intentions to launch this service; however, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) clarified that Tesla does not possess the necessary permit for robotaxi operations. While Tesla can transport its employees with human drivers, it is prohibited from offering rides to the public in autonomous mode. Assembly member Catherine Stephanie emphasized the importance of regulatory compliance and called on the California Public Utilities Commission to ensure Tesla adheres to its permits.

In addition to AV discussions, the meeting highlighted recent infrastructure achievements. The completion of the Hunters Point Central Waterfront and Potrero Hill Street Repaving Renovation Project was celebrated, with $2.8 million in Proposition A vehicle registration fees allocated for the project. This initiative included the repaving of 25 blocks and the installation of new and retrofitted curb ramps and sidewalks.

The meeting concluded with congratulations to the finance team for receiving the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) award for financial reporting excellence. Additionally, Carl Holmes and his team were recognized for their innovative design of the South Gate Road interchange on Yerba Buena Island, which has won multiple honors from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Overall, the meeting underscored significant advancements in both autonomous vehicle technology and infrastructure development in San Francisco, highlighting the city's commitment to innovation and regulatory compliance.