The executive director of the San Francisco Bike Coalition says he wasn't too happy when he heard Mayor Daniel Lurie's announcement that Waymo will soon be allowed to drive on the portion of Market Street closed off to cars.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie will soon allow Waymo robotaxis on Market Street, a move intended to revitalize the downtown artery, though it will also bring car traffic to an area where private automobiles remain banned.

The BriefMayor Daniel Lurie announced he would allow the privately-owned company to operate on Market St.Waymo is expected to start mapping the corridor in the coming weeks, with rides expected to start this summer.