Aurora and Kodiak Win California Permits to Test Self-Driving Trucks

Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, two companies developing self-driving trucks, have received permits from the California DMV to test their autonomous vehicle technology on public roads. The approvals mark a significant regulatory milestone for autonomous freight, joining a broader industry push — including Uber's plan for roughly 120,000 driverless vehicles across 15+ cities in 2026.

Photo via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.