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'I was stuck on the overpass with dump trucks all around me': A mass Baidu robotaxi outage just caused traffic mayhem in China

Collisions, delays and traffic chaos have been reported due to a mass robotaxi outage in China.

TechRadar

Waymo Goes On Houston Road—It Wasn’t Prepared For Houston Drivers: 'We About To Have Waymo Road Rage Incidents'

A woman is going viral on TikTok after sharing what appears to be the aftermath of a crash involving a Waymo vehicle and an 18-wheeler.

Motor1

Waymo Has Doubled Its Weekly Ridership In Under A Year

Waymo said on Thursday that it is handling 500,000 driverless rides per week across the U.S. More cities are on the way.

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A Croatian startup, Uber, and Pony.ai are bringing a commercial robotaxi service to Europe

A collaboration between Croatian startup Verne, Uber, and China-based Pony.ai is bringing robotaxis to Europe’s roads, starting with Zagreb.

Euronews

The world's consumers are ready for robotaxis. James Peng of Pony AI wants to make sure they're riding in his

Peng sees a world with more robotaxis as “inevitable,” citing safety and convenience. “People love to drive; they don’t love driving all the time."

Fortune

Cadillac Is Testing 'Eyes-Off' Driving For The Escalade. Here's When You'll Be Able To Buy It

Several companies aim to launch eyes-off driving features. GM's will come to the electric Escalade first.

InsideEVs

DoorDash Expands Beyond Delivery With Paid 'Tasks' That Require Workers To Record Daily Life For Training Humanoid Robots

DoorDash introduces a new Tasks app, allowing couriers to earn by completing video tasks for AI and robotics training, marking its entry into the data market.

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Uber will operate its own robotaxis again—this time with Rivian’s not‑yet‑built EVs

After studying the competition for years via partnerships, Uber is apparently ready to take on more risk again.

Fortune

Bumpy path predicted for self-driving cars in Australia

Australia could cut emissions and car parks by introducing self-driving cars, but the technology could also have unexpected negative effects on roads.

AAP

‘We don’t tell the car what it should do’: my ride in a self-driving taxi

Driverless ‘robotaxis’ will be accepting fares in Britain’s biggest city by the end of next year. Can they deal with London’s medieval roads, hordes of pedestrians and errant ebikers? I got in the passenger seat to find out

The Guardian - UK

Despite fears of drivers losing their jobs to robotaxis, Waymo’s boss says the company will still need humans to fill technician and operator roles

Despite widespread fears of drivers losing their jobs, Waymo’s co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana says the company will still need humans to fill technician and operator roles.

Fortune

Waymo Won't Go Where Americans Need It Most. But Why?

"Can we switch sides?" my daughter asks, squinting. "The sun bothering you?" I ask her. “Yeah—I can’t see." "Sure," I say, getting up to move around the table, "let’s swap." We settle into our new seats before a massive vehicle covers the window entirely.

Motor1

Uber Expands Robotaxi Empire With Nissan Deal. Is UBER a Buy Now?

As Uber builds a global robotaxi network through partnerships with automakers and AI startups, how high will the stock soar?

Barchart

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai’s new $692 million compensation package hinges on the success of two Google moonshots that aren’t making any money

Nearly half of Pichai’s compensation depends on robotaxi company Waymo and drone delivery service Wing. Both companies are part of Alphabet that operates at a loss.

Fortune

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The Independent UK

Terrifying moment Waymo stops between railway tracks and stop arm as train passes by inches away

The driverless car in Texas is seen with the stopping arm resting on its roof as the train speeds past

The Texas Tribune

Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shooting

While the encounter didn’t significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.

AAP

Driving change: inside the autonomous car revolution

More self-driving cars will navigate streets around the world this year but some are yet to be convinced the technology is roadworthy.

Fortune

February was the biggest month in venture history, thanks to OpenAI, Anthropic, and Waymo in particular

Startup funding surged to a historic $189 billion in February, driven almost entirely by three AI mega-rounds that captured 83% of the total.

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The Independent UK

Waymo car blocked ambulance trying to get to scene of Austin mass shooting

The incident was confirmed by the company and local officials, raising questions about how autonomous vehicles operate around fast-moving emergency scenes

International Business Times UK

Austin Bar Shooting Update: Waymo Car Blocked First Responders' Route to Tragic Incident Scene That Left 3 Dead and 14 Injured

The Austin Bar Shooting left 3 dead and 14 injured, with a Waymo car's presence raising questions about autonomous vehicles in crisis situations.

Barchart

Uber Air Is Officially Here. Does That Make Uber Stock a Buy on Flying Car Dreams?

Uber just launched its air taxi service, and the company's autonomous vehicle push is accelerating. Here's what investors need to know.

Fortune

By Tesla's own math, it reveals that its robotaxis are 4x worse at driving than humans, with redactions hiding even more details

By NHTSA standards, the Tesla Robotaxis are 8x worse than human drivers.

InsideEVs

Waymo's Expansion Is Leaving Tesla In The Dust

Waymo is now operating driverless rides in 10 cities. Tesla has fallen far short of Elon Musk's expansion projections.

Fortune

Some Waymo riders are so lazy that gig workers are getting paid $24 to close the door for them

Waymo is partnering with DoorDash and other gig workers to drive to the site of an autonomous vehicle and close the door.

The Independent UK

Driverless car firm bags £1.1bn investment ahead of major UK launch

Wayve prepares to roll out commercial robotaxi trials in London later this year

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