Waymo’s cheaper robotaxi tech could help expand rides fast
Waymo has launched its sixth-generation driver hardware, promising lower costs and the potential to expand its driverless ride services across more cities in the U.S.
The robotaxi price war has started. Here’s everything you need to know.
The article discusses the emergence of a price war among robotaxi services in the U.S., highlighting their growing popularity and competitive pricing compared to traditional ridesharing.
New York governor pulls robotaxi expansion proposal for cities outside Big Apple
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has withdrawn her proposal to expand commercial robotaxi services to cities outside New York City due to lack of support from stakeholders.
Google's new generation of self-driving taxis kicks off: snowfall is no longer an obstacle
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has introduced a new generation of self-driving taxis capable of operating in severe weather conditions, starting in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Major warning as driverless car makes emergency stop after one VERY basic mistake
Experts warn that driverless car technology is not yet reliable, following an incident where a vehicle mistook a bus advertisement for pedestrians and made an emergency stop.
Autonomous Taxis in the USA: The Car Steers, the Human Thinks
The article discusses the current state of autonomous taxi technology in the USA, highlighting the distinction between marketing hype and technological reality.
Waymo admits that its robotaxis receive human help from the Philippines for some maneuvers
Waymo's safety director confirmed that the company employs remote human operators in the Philippines to assist its robotaxis in complex driving situations, raising national security concerns among U.S. legislators.
Google's robotaxi subsidiary admits that operators in the Philippines 'guide' its autonomous cars in the US
Google's Waymo acknowledges that operators in the Philippines assist in guiding its autonomous vehicles in the U.S., challenging the long-standing belief that self-driving cars could navigate without human intervention.
Waymo’s autonomous cars use human operators in the Philippines to guide their robotaxis in the US
Waymo's chief safety officer revealed that Asian employees assist with complex driving situations for the company's robotaxis in the United States, raising concerns among U.S. lawmakers regarding the safety of autonomous vehicles.
"We can operate a million data centers in space"
The article discusses advancements in AI, robotics, and future technologies, highlighting initiatives like AI in law enforcement in Hesse, Waymo's autonomous taxis testing in London, and Elon Musk's plans for AI data centers in space.
Waymo under federal investigation after child struck
Federal regulators are investigating Waymo after one of its self-driving vehicles struck a child in Santa Monica, raising concerns about the safety of autonomous vehicles near schools.
Uber surprisingly announces it will launch its autonomous car service in Madrid
Uber has unexpectedly revealed plans to launch its autonomous car service in Madrid as part of its strategy to compete with Waymo and Tesla for a leading position in the autonomous vehicle market by 2029.
The new normal of autonomous driving - except in Europe
In some US cities, robotaxis have become a common sight, with companies like Waymo, Tesla, and Nvidia entering the market, while Europe lags behind despite the testing of driverless cars.
Waymo raises $16 billion to expand autonomous taxis
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has secured $16 billion in funding, valuing the autonomous vehicle company at $126 billion and signaling the dawn of large-scale autonomous mobility.
Driverless taxis will operate in London in September
The UK government plans to change regulations by the second half of 2026 to allow driverless taxis to operate in London, with Waymo aiming to launch a robotic taxi service as early as September this year.
Waymo Has Come for the Kids in Los Angeles
Waymo is expanding its autonomous vehicle services in Los Angeles, focusing on providing safe transportation options for children.
The End of the Driver Era. Robotaxis are Coming to Europe
By the end of 2025, the global fleet of fully autonomous taxis is expected to surpass 12,000 units, with China leading in fleet size while Waymo maintains its revenue and operational advancements.