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SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks agoRideshare drivers say Waymo is giving rides to unaccompanied kids, violating state permit
A labor union representing Uber and Lyft drivers filed a complaint alleging Waymo violates its permit by allowing unaccompanied minors in autonomous vehicles in the Bay Area.
California
fromsfist.com
1 month agoWaymo Safety Concerns During Emergencies Being Discussed In SF Hearing
Waymo autonomous taxis malfunctioned during a December blackout, overwhelming intersections by requesting human confirmation for every signal-less intersection simultaneously, causing congestion and blocking emergency vehicles.
#executive-compensation
Tech industry
fromFortune
3 weeks agoAlphabet CEO Sundar Pichai's new $692 million compensation package hinges on the success of two Google moonshots that aren't making any money | Fortune
Sundar Pichai's $692 million compensation package over three years is contingent on the profitability growth of Alphabet's loss-making subsidiaries Waymo and Wing, with up to $260 million tied to Waymo and $90 million to Wing.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks agoAlphabet CEO could earn up to $692M under a new equity package that's linked to Waymo for the first time
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai receives a $692M equity package with performance metrics tied to Waymo and Wing, signaling these ventures are now core business assets rather than experimental moonshots.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month agoLondon cabbies go to war with driverless cars over electric charging bays
London's taxi drivers have clashed with driverless car firm Waymo after its vehicles were caught hogging electric charging bays meant exclusively for black cabs. Cab groups report numerous instances of Waymo's electric cars plugging in at dedicated e-taxi points, forcing Transport for London to step in. Representatives from the industry say frustrated taxi drivers have taken matters into their own hands by cancelling the robocars' charging sessions.
UK news
fromSFGATE
1 month agoSimple hack for cheaper Ubers, Waymos and Lyfts arrives in Bay Area
"Consumers don't have all the information at once," Griffin Li, the app's 19-year-old creator, told SFGATE. "They have to sort of make suboptimal decisions and spend more money. And this is just a way to help."
Mobile UX
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoWaymo got grilled on Capitol Hill as lawmakers accused it of relying too much on Chinese cars and overseas labor
Waymo was criticized by senators for using Chinese-made vehicles and offshore remote operators despite warning about US competition with China in autonomous vehicles.
fromThe Verge
2 months agoWaymo is finally starting passenger trips at SFO - but not to the terminals
The company announced today that it will start offering robotaxi rides to a select group of passengers traveling to and from the San Francisco International Airport, a major step in Waymo's effort to increase its footprint in the Bay Area. The company plans on gradually growing the number of riders until anyone who wants to can hail a Waymo at the airport, which the company says should happen "in the coming months."
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