SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Rideshare companies are now allowed to operate on one of San Francisco's busiest streets. Pedestrian safety advocates protested against the return to Market Street -- the day Waymo began picking up passengers on Market Street Tuesday.

Places like Blick Art Materials on 6th Street are now open to people who want to get picked up by a Waymo or other rideshare service. However, safety advocates say this is putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk.

Waymo and a limited number of Uber and "Lyft Back" vehicles are now allowed back on San Francisco's Market Street. However, the new rule was met with opposition.

"Market Street has been so much better without cars -- so much safer," said San Francisco cyclist Claire Bonham-Carter.

Since private cars were banned on the tho

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