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fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

Why Waymo chose Lyft over Uber in Nashville - and what it reveals about the robotaxi power shift - Silicon Canals

fromgizmodo.com
2 days ago
NYC startup

Waymo Has Stopped Testing Its Robotaxis in New York City and No One Knows What Happens Next

Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

TechCrunch Mobility: When a robotaxi has to call 911 | TechCrunch

Waymo provides 500,000 paid robotaxi rides weekly, facing challenges like vehicle paralysis requiring public service intervention.
California
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Waymo relies on firefighters and police to bail out stuck robotaxis | TechCrunch

Waymo's robotaxi service has repeatedly relied on first responders to resolve issues during emergencies, raising concerns about its operational reliability.
Alternative transportation
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Why Waymo chose Lyft over Uber in Nashville - and what it reveals about the robotaxi power shift - Silicon Canals

Waymo's partnership with Lyft in Nashville signals a shift towards a supplier model in the autonomous ride-hailing market.
Silicon Valley
from24/7 Wall St.
7 hours ago

Alphabet Climbs 4% on Waymo's Nashville Expansion: The Self-Driving Bet Is Starting to Pay Off

Waymo's expansion into Nashville boosts Alphabet's stock by 4%, signaling accelerated commercial rollout of its autonomous ride-hailing service.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Waymo opens robotaxi service in Nashville, partners with Lyft | TechCrunch

Waymo has launched its robotaxi service in Nashville, marking the city's entry into autonomous ride-hailing with Lyft as a partner.
NYC startup
fromgizmodo.com
2 days ago

Waymo Has Stopped Testing Its Robotaxis in New York City and No One Knows What Happens Next

Waymo's driverless taxi service cannot test in New York City due to expired permits, hindering its expansion plans.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

TechCrunch Mobility: When a robotaxi has to call 911 | TechCrunch

Waymo provides 500,000 paid robotaxi rides weekly, facing challenges like vehicle paralysis requiring public service intervention.
California
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Waymo relies on firefighters and police to bail out stuck robotaxis | TechCrunch

Waymo's robotaxi service has repeatedly relied on first responders to resolve issues during emergencies, raising concerns about its operational reliability.
#autonomous-vehicles
fromTechCrunch
9 hours ago
European startups

Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

Cars
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Robotaxi companies won't say how often remote operators intervene

Autonomous vehicle companies are not disclosing details about remote assistance teams and their intervention frequency.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
9 hours ago

Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous microbuses in Los Angeles, aiming to launch a robotaxi service by late 2026.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

TechCrunch Mobility: 'A stunning lack of transparency' | TechCrunch

Waymo's remote assistance issue reflects a broader lack of transparency in the autonomous vehicle industry regarding reliance on remote staff.
Cars
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
6 hours ago

Volkswagen's MOIA and Uber begin testing self-driving ID. Buzz minibuses in Los Angeles

Volkswagen's MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles in Los Angeles, aiming for commercial rides by 2026 and fully driverless service by 2027.
#uber
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon's AI chips | TechCrunch

Uber is expanding its AWS cloud services contract, utilizing Amazon's Graviton chips and testing Trainium3, signaling competition with Google and Oracle.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
10 hours ago

Uber Bears Are Missing the Story and Our $123.73 Price Target Shows Why

Uber's stock is undervalued with a price target of $123.73, indicating a potential 71% upside over the next year.
Cars
fromEngadget
14 hours ago

Uber begins testing its Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi fleet in LA

Uber and Volkswagen are launching ID. Buzz robotaxis in Los Angeles, with plans for driverless rides by late 2026.
Toronto startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Uber drivers: Your boss knows you're using Tesla's FSD on the job

Some Uber drivers are using Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology with CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's approval, despite legal scrutiny surrounding ADAS features.
#tesla
fromBenzinga
2 days ago
Toronto startup

Gary Black Wants Tesla To Follow Apple's Footsteps To Boost Its FSD Subscriptions - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Cars
fromTESLARATI
7 hours ago

Tesla Cybercab production ignites with 60 units spotted at Giga Texas

Tesla's Full Self-Driving v14.3 shows improvements, particularly in yellow light behavior, but still struggles with navigation and routing challenges.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
23 hours ago

Elon Musk reveals unfortunate truth of Tesla Full Self-Driving development

Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology significantly improves safety but still faces challenges and potential lawsuits despite saving many lives.
Toronto startup
fromBenzinga
2 days ago

Gary Black Wants Tesla To Follow Apple's Footsteps To Boost Its FSD Subscriptions - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Gary Black hopes Tesla will adopt Apple's marketing strategy for its Full Self-Driving system to increase awareness and subscriptions.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
3 hours ago

Elon Musk drops a bomb regarding Tesla Model S, X inventory

Production of Tesla Model S and Model X has ceased, with only a few hundred units left in inventory.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla Full Self-Driving v14.3: First Impressions

The Tesla Model Y offers an exceptional driving experience with impressive handling, acceleration, and engineering, making it a joy to drive manually.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
7 hours ago

Tesla Cybercab production ignites with 60 units spotted at Giga Texas

Tesla's Full Self-Driving v14.3 shows improvements, particularly in yellow light behavior, but still struggles with navigation and routing challenges.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
#robotaxi
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
9 hours ago

Europe's first commercial robotaxi service is live in Zagreb

Verne launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, operating with safety operators onboard, aiming for fully driverless operations soon.
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
9 hours ago

Europe's first commercial robotaxi service is live in Zagreb

Verne launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, operating with safety operators onboard, aiming for fully driverless operations soon.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Elon Musk Secretly Shared His Number One Priority at Tesla and It Really Says It All

Elon Musk's primary motivation at Tesla is to minimize his work hours to focus on his passion for rockets.
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Can humans and robots peacefully co-exist? Delivery bot CEOs say people are nicer than you'd think.

William Gude documents delivery robot mishaps in Hollywood, gaining a large following on social media despite mixed public reactions.
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
16 hours ago

a16z-backed Infinite Machine is building e-bikes that feel like mopeds. Cyclists may have qualms | Fortune

The Olto e-bike combines moped features with bike lane legality, offering a unique transit option for urban environments.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Uncovered records reveal the hidden costs of Waymo robotaxis on San Francisco streets

Sometimes, they report the cars for signs of an illegal maneuver, like when in September, a driver operating the city's 45 electric bus noticed a Waymo trying to pass on double solid yellow lines at Stockton and Columbus, an intersection along its route. Or for a near miss-like, when, last December, a Waymo was caught by a city light rail train's video camera making a dangerous left turn at 'high speed.'
San Francisco
Cars
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Man Caught Sleeping Behind the Wheel While FSD Tesla Cruises the Streets After Decadent Feast of Wine and Pizza

A man was arrested for DUI after being found asleep in a Tesla on Full Self-Driving mode, highlighting the need for conscious drivers.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Tesla's Robotaxi Promises Are Empty: Zero Miles Logged, No Permits, Now Suing Regulators

Tesla claims over 500 robotaxis operating in Bay Area and Austin with exponential growth, but lacks commercial permits in major U.S. markets, generates no meaningful revenue, and faces legal conflicts with regulators.
#robotaxis
fromFuturism
5 days ago
Cars

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

fromFuturism
5 days ago
Cars

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

Science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

The first cars bold enough to drive themselves

Leonardo Torres Quevedo's 1904 Telekino demonstrated the first wireless-controlled vehicle, pioneering remote-control systems that foreshadow modern autonomous vehicle technology.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Driverless cars, meet your eye doctor

Kinetic's CEO Nikhil Naikal states, 'We have eyes, and when we need to correct vision, we go to an optometrist... In the same way, this is a digital prescription to correct the errors of the car's understanding of the world around it.'
Cars
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 week ago

Tesla Robotaxi gets a small but significant change

Tesla's all-electric Semi is gaining positive feedback from drivers for its innovative features and ease of use.
Toronto startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Former Uber CEO says Waymo is ahead in the robotaxi race - and Tesla is chasing a 'ChatGPT moment'

Waymo leads Tesla in the robotaxi race with proven autonomous vehicles, while Tesla pursues a riskier vision-only approach requiring a technological breakthrough to compete.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
3 weeks ago

Lucid unveils Lunar Robotaxi in bid to challenge Tesla's Cybercab in the autonomous ride hailing race

Lucid Group unveiled the Lunar Concept, a purpose-built autonomous robotaxi platform designed to compete in the autonomous ride-hailing market against Tesla's Cybercab.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
4 weeks ago

Tesla Cybercab ramps Robotaxi public street testing as vehicle enters mass production queue

Tesla is significantly ramping Cybercab testing and validation at Gigafactory Texas and on public roads, with 25 units recently observed and production volume increasing in March ahead of mass production.
#tesla-robotaxi
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Tesla Robotaxi fleet reaches new milestone that should expel common complaint

fromTESLARATI
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Tesla Robotaxi fleet reaches new milestone that should expel common complaint

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