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Cars
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Mowing Down Simulated Elephants Could Help Self-Driving Cars Prepare For the Chaos of Real Life Streets

New benchmark for testing self-driving cars introduces random scenarios to improve model robustness and address limitations in current training methods.
Alternative transportation
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Norway Approves Autonomous Buses for Public Roads

Norway approved fully autonomous buses for operation without human drivers, marking a significant advancement in autonomous vehicle technology in Europe.
Cars
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Mowing Down Simulated Elephants Could Help Self-Driving Cars Prepare For the Chaos of Real Life Streets

New benchmark for testing self-driving cars introduces random scenarios to improve model robustness and address limitations in current training methods.
Alternative transportation
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Norway Approves Autonomous Buses for Public Roads

Norway approved fully autonomous buses for operation without human drivers, marking a significant advancement in autonomous vehicle technology in Europe.
#e-bikes
California
fromPadailypost
13 hours ago

Police seeing an increase in e-bike violations

Palo Alto police report increased traffic law violations by student e-bike riders, prompting discussions on safety measures and education.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions

E-bike injuries are rising in the US, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and safety measures to protect all road users.
#toronto
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

100 bricks came 'raining down' after a truck took out a telecom line. So far, no one's taking responsibility | CBC News

Residents demand improved safety measures after repeated incidents of trucks damaging telecommunications lines and property.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

2 adults, 1 infant in hospital following collision in North York: Toronto police | CBC News

Two adults and one infant are hospitalized after a pedestrian collision in North York.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

100 bricks came 'raining down' after a truck took out a telecom line. So far, no one's taking responsibility | CBC News

Residents demand improved safety measures after repeated incidents of trucks damaging telecommunications lines and property.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

2 adults, 1 infant in hospital following collision in North York: Toronto police | CBC News

Two adults and one infant are hospitalized after a pedestrian collision in North York.
#traffic-accident
SF parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
12 hours ago

Man pleads guilty in dangerous driving crash that killed father of 3, injured family | CBC News

A 19-year-old man pleaded guilty to charges related to a fatal crash that killed a father and injured his family.
SF parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
12 hours ago

Man pleads guilty in dangerous driving crash that killed father of 3, injured family | CBC News

A 19-year-old man pleaded guilty to charges related to a fatal crash that killed a father and injured his family.
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

One Neighborhood, One Day, Three Kids Injured By Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

Three pre-teens were injured in separate traffic incidents in South Williamsburg on Friday, all sustaining minor injuries and taken to Bellevue Hospital.
#delivery-robots
Mission District
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Two Delivery Bots Blunder Into the Middle of a Police Incident, Have Awkward Standoff

Delivery robots often create disruptions and safety concerns in urban environments.
London startup
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Delivery robots face significant vandalism and negative sentiment from the public, impacting their operations and safety.
Mission District
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Two Delivery Bots Blunder Into the Middle of a Police Incident, Have Awkward Standoff

Delivery robots often create disruptions and safety concerns in urban environments.
London startup
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Delivery robots face significant vandalism and negative sentiment from the public, impacting their operations and safety.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Staten Islanders: Save Us From 'Super Speeder Cop' - Streetsblog New York City

Residents are frustrated with NYPD Officer James Giovansanti's reckless driving, accumulating numerous speeding tickets without consequence.
#self-driving-cars
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago
Education

A School District Tried to Help Train Waymos to Stop for School Buses. It Didn't Work

London politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Waymo Baffles Police When it Plows Through Taped Off Crime Scene

Self-driving cars in London face significant operational challenges, as demonstrated by a recent incident involving a Waymo vehicle breaching a police cordon.
Education
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

A School District Tried to Help Train Waymos to Stop for School Buses. It Didn't Work

Waymo's self-driving cars struggled to stop for school buses, leading to dangerous incidents and a federal recall.
#waymo
Roam Research
frominsideevs.com
6 days ago

Waymo Teams Up With Waze To Help Cities Fix Potholes Faster

Waymo and Waze collaborate to report potholes, aiding cities in maintenance and improving road conditions for drivers and robotaxi passengers.
London
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Waymo self-driving cars face toughest test yet: London

Waymo is testing its autonomous driving software in London, moving towards a fully driverless ride-hailing service with trained specialists on standby.
Roam Research
frominsideevs.com
6 days ago

Waymo Teams Up With Waze To Help Cities Fix Potholes Faster

Waymo and Waze collaborate to report potholes, aiding cities in maintenance and improving road conditions for drivers and robotaxi passengers.
London
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Waymo self-driving cars face toughest test yet: London

Waymo is testing its autonomous driving software in London, moving towards a fully driverless ride-hailing service with trained specialists on standby.
#car-crash
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Woman (80s) dies after car crashes at Dublin shopping centre

An elderly woman died in a car crash at Knocklyon Shopping Centre, while the elderly driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Woman (80s) dies after car crashes at Dublin shopping centre

An elderly woman died in a car crash at Knocklyon Shopping Centre, while the elderly driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

America Trembles as Transportation Secretary Announces Plans for Air Traffic Controllers to Lean on AI Tools

The Trump Administration is integrating AI into air traffic management to improve scheduling and reduce delays.
fromNews 12 - Long Island
3 days ago

FDNY: Lithium-ion batteries to blame for garbage truck fire in Downtown Brooklyn

FDNY crews dumped the burning load into the middle of the street, where firefighters spread out the debris to contain the blaze.
Brooklyn
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

That Widely Misrepresented E-Mobility Study Actually Reveals Need For Safer Streets, Not Hysteria - Streetsblog New York City

Safer street design is essential to reduce injuries from biking and electric micromobility, not restrictive laws.
#robotaxi
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Tesla's Cybercab goes into production - so why is Musk tapping the brakes?

Elon Musk acknowledges the need to solve autonomy for a successful robotaxi business.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Cars

Why fully self-driving cars are almost impossible

Self-driving cars are not truly autonomous despite advancements by companies like Waymo and Tesla.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Tesla's Cybercab goes into production - so why is Musk tapping the brakes?

Elon Musk acknowledges the need to solve autonomy for a successful robotaxi business.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Effort to hold Uber legally responsible for sexual assaults by drivers heads to ballot

Voters will decide if rideshare companies should be liable for sexual assaults during trips in November.
Gadgets
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

This Is the 1 Common Travel Item You Should Never Put in Your Checked Bag-and It Can Be a Big Safety Issue

Lithium-ion batteries must be carried in carry-on luggage due to safety regulations and risk management concerns.
Information security
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Attackers could disable all of a city's public EV chargers

Rented IoT infrastructure prioritizes user convenience over security, exposing them to denial of service attacks and vulnerabilities.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Riderless scooter in roadway causes multicar collision on 110 Freeway in Los Angeles

The unexpected object in the middle of the highway just after midnight caused a 'multi-vehicle collision' on the northbound lanes of the 110 Freeway near Adams Boulevard.
Los Angeles
fromwww.thelocal.se
6 days ago

12 people died in traffic accidents in Sweden in March

In March 2025, twelve people died in traffic accidents in Sweden, a stark contrast to only one death in March 2025. The average number of fatalities in March from 2021 to 2025 was eight.
Europe news
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

Boy, 13, on e-bike is killed by Amtrak train; community mourns teen with 'unforgettable smile'

A 13-year-old boy, Reis Beck, was fatally struck by an Amtrak train while riding an e-bike in Simi Valley.
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog Empire State
5 days ago

Don't Tell Me I'd 'Presumptively' Be Fine: A Single Father's Warning on Hochul's Insurance Cuts - Streetsblog Empire State

New York's 90/180 serious injury standard is crucial for protecting individuals with significant injuries from being denied their day in court.
Cars
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Meet the early pioneers who shaped the future of today's self-driving cars

The development of driverless cars began decades ago, with key contributions from innovators like Ernst Dickmanns and events like the DARPA Grand Challenges.
#traffic-violations
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago
NYC politics

'Unacceptable': Mamdani Condemns Super Speeder Cop, But Won't Commit to Action - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani condemned officer Giovansanti's traffic violations but did not commit to disciplinary action.
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Manhattan Mom Struck by Driving Scofflaw Wants Accountibility

Inson Dubois Wood, a reckless driver with numerous violations, caused a traumatic crash injuring a mother and her infant son.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

'Unacceptable': Mamdani Condemns Super Speeder Cop, But Won't Commit to Action - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani condemned officer Giovansanti's traffic violations but did not commit to disciplinary action.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

San Mateo overhauls dangerous intersection to better protect pedestrians, cyclists

Safety improvements at a dangerous San Mateo intersection include protected bike lanes, new signals, and enhanced pedestrian crossings.
California
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Mass. fire officials issue alert after e-bike blazes

E-bike batteries pose significant fire risks, prompting fire officials to issue safety alerts for users across the state.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Tram operator sued over e-scooter rider death

Family of Reuben Abakah sues Tram Operations Limited for negligence after his death from a tram collision, seeking over £200,000 in damages.
#tesla
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Toronto startup

Elon Musk admits millions of Tesla owners need upgrades for true 'Full Self-Driving' | TechCrunch

Toronto startup
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Tesla Drivers Losing Patience at Elon Musk's Eternal Excuses

Tesla's self-driving promises remain unfulfilled, leading to lawsuits from frustrated owners over misleading claims and high costs of the software.
fromFuturism
1 week ago
Toronto startup

Tesla Driver Alarmed as FSD Takes Him Directly Into the Path of an Oncoming Train

Cars
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Elon Musk Admits He Lied to Tesla Customers' Faces for Years About Self-Driving

Tesla's Hardware 3 is inadequate for fully autonomous driving, requiring a retrofit that has led to class action lawsuits from disappointed owners.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
3 days ago

Tesla has a plan to make Hardware 3 owners whole, and you won't believe it

Tesla Hardware 3 owners will not achieve unsupervised Full Self-Driving and can trade in for discounted AI4 chip upgrades.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Elon Musk admits millions of Tesla owners need upgrades for true 'Full Self-Driving' | TechCrunch

Millions of Tesla owners will need hardware upgrades for future Full Self-Driving software, contradicting previous assurances from the company.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

Tesla confirms Cybercab with no steering wheel enters production

Tesla FSD v14.3.2 introduces improvements in Smart Summon and parking performance, but still faces challenges with signage and navigation.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Tesla Drivers Losing Patience at Elon Musk's Eternal Excuses

Tesla's self-driving promises remain unfulfilled, leading to lawsuits from frustrated owners over misleading claims and high costs of the software.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Tesla Driver Alarmed as FSD Takes Him Directly Into the Path of an Oncoming Train

A Tesla driver narrowly escaped disaster when his car's Full Self-Driving mode engaged at a railroad crossing.
Cars
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Elon Musk Admits He Lied to Tesla Customers' Faces for Years About Self-Driving

Tesla's Hardware 3 is inadequate for fully autonomous driving, requiring a retrofit that has led to class action lawsuits from disappointed owners.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
3 days ago

Tesla has a plan to make Hardware 3 owners whole, and you won't believe it

Tesla Hardware 3 owners will not achieve unsupervised Full Self-Driving and can trade in for discounted AI4 chip upgrades.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

Brooklyn High-Crash Corridor To Get Bus Lanes, Safety Overhaul

City officials plan to redesign Linden Boulevard to improve bus service and safety for residents in East New York.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

38 year old dead after crash with pickup truck travelling in wrong direction on Hwy 401: OPP | CBC News

A 38-year-old person died and four others were hospitalized after two crashes on Highway 401 in Pickering.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Influencer dies days after being hit by car driven by former X Factor finalist

Klaudia Zakrzewska, a social media influencer, died after an incident involving Gabrielle Carrington, who faces attempted murder charges now upgraded to murder.
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
2 weeks ago

Cycling Safety at Intersections: My Rule for When the Driver Has a Stop Sign

The windows are so dark now, I can't see anything inside. No more eye contact. No more silent acknowledgment that I exist.
Bicycling
#traffic-safety
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

City Officials Shrug at NYPD Cop's Reckless Driving As Advocates Push 'Stop Super Speeders' Bill - Streetsblog New York City

Advocates demand action against repeat speeders, highlighting an NYPD officer's 547 traffic violations as a critical issue for public safety.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

To Protect And Swerve: NYPD Cop Has 547 Speeding Tickets Yet Remains On The Force - Streetsblog New York City

James Giovansanti, a NYPD officer, has received 187 traffic tickets in 2025, making him a significant danger to public safety.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

'Stop Super Speeders': Preventing The Next Fatal Crash Is Up To You - Streetsblog New York City

Implementing Intelligent Speed Assistance could significantly reduce traffic fatalities in New York City caused by speeding drivers.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Three Theories About Why U.S. Car Crash Deaths Are Plummeting - Streetsblog USA

U.S. traffic deaths dropped nearly 12 percent between 2024 and 2025, marking the largest single-year decline since at least 1999, though 37,810 deaths still occurred.
fromFast Company
5 days ago

We made flying nearly collision-proof decades ago. Why are intersections still so dangerous?

The real problem is infrastructure, not vehicle safety. Roadways are open systems with infinite variables—weather, pedestrians, distracted drivers, and aging infrastructure. Communication between vehicles is minimal, and infrastructure is largely silent—and in that gap lies the potential for deadly collisions.
Alternative transportation
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

NYC wigmaker now blames 'medical emergency' for horrid crash that killed mom, young daughters

Miriam Yarimi blames a medical emergency for a crash that killed a mother and her daughters, claiming it absolves her of liability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Rise of the ghost owners': 18,000 UK vehicles in use without proper records

More than 18,000 vehicles are being used in the UK without proper records of where their owners live, part of an increasing problem of ghost owners who cannot be held accountable for their driving.
London politics
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

An OC teen on an e-motorbike injured an 81-year-old man. The teen's mom now faces felony charges

A mother faces felony charges after her son critically injured a man while illegally riding an e-motorcycle.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Toddler killed in San Jose pedestrian crash: police

"She was hysterical, she had her hands over her eyes. And I think the baby left in the ambulance without her because we saw the mother get into a police vehicle...And I just said we're praying for you and she said thank you."
California
Mission District
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Crash Involving Muni Bus and Car Sends Four to Hospital

A Muni bus collided with a car in the Mission District, injuring four people, including three bus passengers and the car driver.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
2 weeks ago

Michigan Bill Would Require Seniors to Regularly Re-Take Their Drivers' Tests - Streetsblog USA

Michigan's new bill mandates annual driving tests for seniors starting at age 85, raising concerns about age-based regulations versus actual driving ability.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

One dead, four in hospital after single-vehicle crash in East Gwillimbury: York police | CBC News

One person died and four others were hospitalized after a vehicle crash in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
Cars
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Van driver avoids prison for fatal crash on malfunctioning smart motorway

Barry O'Sullivan received a suspended six-month prison sentence for causing the death of Pulvinder Dhillon through careless driving on a smart motorway.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Woman in court after car hits pedestrians in Soho

A 29-year-old woman faces attempted murder charges after a car hit pedestrians in London, leaving one woman in life-threatening condition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Look, no hands': China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show

In China's cut-throat domestic market, nearly every big carmaker is investing heavily in the software and computing power needed to make hands-free driving a reality as they compete to offer additional perks and find new ways to generate revenue.
Cars
New York City
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
3 weeks ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Elon Musk admits that millions of Tesla vehicles won't get unsupervised FSD

For customers that have bought FSD, what we're offering is essentially a discounted trade-in for cars that have AI4 hardware. We'll also be offering the ability to upgrade the car to replace the computer.
Cars
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

With more older drivers on the road, states try to balance safety and mobility

A 12-year-old boy, Emmet Zodrow, was critically injured by a car driven by an elderly woman who confused the brake and gas pedals.
Cars
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Dozens of Robotaxis In China Stop Dead in the Middle of Roads and Highways, Causing Crashes

A system failure left over a hundred Baidu robotaxis stranded in Wuhan, causing traffic chaos and multiple crashes.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

If technology could bring traffic fatalities down to nearly zero, why not embrace it?

Compact, low-rise villages and cities made sense based on how far people could reasonably travel on foot or by horse. This was true all the way up until the late 1800s. Then came an invention that let people travel incredible distances in seconds, entirely reshaping cities with dense population clusters.
Miscellaneous
Cars
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Why hands-free systems in self-driving cars aren't actually safer, according to the NTSB | Fortune

Driver assistance systems are convenient but do not enhance safety, leading to increased driver distraction and reliance on technology.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Self-driving cars, drones hijacked by custom road signs

Environmental indirect prompt injection attacks can hijack embodied AI (self-driving cars, drones) via manipulated signage, causing dangerous misbehavior across languages and appearances.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
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