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We're Learning to Live with Waymos. It's Going Weird
Waymo's autonomous cars create both comfort and chaos as riders navigate a world of self-driving vehicles.
The New Yorker · 2m
Waymo delays Philly driverless timeline
Waymo won't share when it will go fully driverless in Philadelphia after a year of testing.
PhillyVoice · 2m
Tokyo Police Create Autonomous Driving Accident Unit
Tokyo police to launch dedicated unit for autonomous driving accident investigations in 2027.
The Japan Times · 1m
Tokyo Police Launch Autonomous Driving Unit
Tokyo police to create unit handling autonomous vehicle permits and accidents.
Nikkei Asia · 1m
Self-Driving Taxis Spy on Riders
Waymo taxis record conversations and share data with police after detecting firearms.
The Drive · 1m
Streamer swatted in Waymo taxi with $200k Pokemon cards
Waymo taxi swatted after streamer carried $200k Pokemon cards.
Dexerto · 1m
Elon Musk Robotaxi Night Safety
Tesla robotaxis can't see pets at night, Musk admits.
Futurism · 1m
Waymo Launches Transit Rewards
Waymo introduces transit rewards for SF Bay Area riders.
Waymo · 1m
Autonomous vehicles chart different paths to scale
As self-driving technology moves from testing to commercial deployment, companies are pursuing distinct strategies to reach customers.
TechCrunch · 3m
Allianz Partners Waymo European Robotaxi Insurance
Allianz Partners and Waymo launch European robotaxi insurance collaboration.
Yahoo Finance · 1m
Can design stop sex in robotaxis?
Researchers gather to tackle an awkward problem: content creators and tourists using autonomous vehicles for sexual activity.
Ars Technica · 2m
Robotaxi Report #8: 'Look Ma, No Hands'
Tesla's Cybercab opens in Austin with no steering wheel, pedals or rare earths.
EVwire · 2m
Waymo's robotaxi boom is really a Texas surge
Waymo operates in 15 cities and averages 500,000 weekly rides, but 80% of its fleet is concentrated in just two states, with Texas seeing explosive growth.
TechCrunch · 2m · 5 views
Robotaxis aren't always a smooth ride
Safety data reveals injuries, glitches and crashes as Waymo, Zoox and Tesla expand autonomous taxi services.
Engadget · 1m
Waymo's driverless cars crash 82% less than humans
New safety data shows Waymo's robotaxis dramatically outperform human drivers, but critics question whether the metrics tell the whole story.
The Verge · 1m
Waymo targets teenagers to fuel robotaxi growth
The autonomous vehicle company is expanding into a new market segment by letting 13-year-olds ride alone in its driverless cars.
TechCrunch · 1m
Waymo's Presidential Motorcade Mishap
A self-driving car blocks a road cleared for Trump's motorcade, exposing how poorly Waymos handle real-world disruptions.
Futurism · 1m
Waymo's Singapore robotaxis won't arrive until 2028
Waymo is expanding to Singapore, Tokyo, and Munich, but each market requires years of testing and regulatory approval.
PCMAG · 1m
Waymo teams up with Visa for transit discounts
The robotaxi company is offering $2.85 credits to riders who combine Waymo trips with public transit within two hours.
The Verge · 1m
Waymo launches autonomous ride-hailing in Singapore by 2028
Waymo announces its next global expansion, bringing fully electric self-driving cars to Singapore in partnership with the government.
Waymo · 1m
Waymo's robotaxi push reaches Southeast Asia
The self-driving car company is expanding aggressively across Asia, launching in Singapore by 2028 and Japan in 2027.
Fortune · 1m
Zoox's Nevada cap expires, clearing path to expand
Amazon's robotaxi company loses its 100-vehicle limit in Las Vegas just as competition intensifies.
TechCrunch · 1m
Waymo restarts San Antonio after flood disaster
The robotaxi company brings service back to Texas five months after vehicles got swept away in April flooding.
TechCrunch · 1m · 5 views
Waymo is taking autonomous cars to Singapore
The self-driving company is expanding across Asia with plans to launch public rides in Singapore by 2028.
Engadget · 1m
Waymo's Singapore robotaxi launch marks global expansion push
Waymo plans to launch commercial robotaxi service in Singapore by 2028, continuing its international growth strategy.
The Verge · 1m
Your robotaxi might be a narc
Waymo called police on passengers with a gun, exposing how autonomous vehicles blur the line between transportation and surveillance.
The Verge · 3m
Minneapolis wants human drivers in Waymo cars
A proposed ordinance would require licensed safety monitors in autonomous vehicles, sparking a national debate over jobs and regulation.
Fortune · 1m
San Diego fights back against Waymo robotaxis
The city is demanding local control over autonomous vehicles, raising questions other cities may soon ask.
Newsweek · 2m
Waymo's robotaxi catches passengers with assault rifle
Self-driving cars are equipped with cameras that monitor everything inside, making them risky places to break the law.
Futurism · 1m
Tesla's Cybercab gets lost leaving a parking lot
Tesla's new self-driving robotaxi couldn't navigate out of a hotel lot, dropping its passenger right back where it started.
Futurism · 1m
San Diego fights back against Waymo robotaxis
The city council unanimously demands local control after the state approved driverless cars without asking permission.
California Post · 1m · 5 views
Waymo's ex-CFO joins self-driving startup Wayve
Elisa de Martel brings deep tech finance experience as the startup prepares to deploy its automated driving technology.
TechCrunch · 1m
Uber's autonomous vehicle empire: Every partner, tracked
Uber has partnered with over 30 AV companies in two years. Here's the complete list of deals building its driverless future.
TechCrunch · 3m · 11 views · 7 likes
Tesla Cybercabs turn 10-minute rides into hour-long ordeals
Passengers report absurdly long trips as robotaxis avoid highways and take bizarre detours through Austin.
Futurism · 1m · 5 views
Waymo pulled over and called the cops
Two teens with a ghost gun learned that a robotaxi is also a witness.
The Verge · 1m
Lyft finally has a robotaxi to sell
Waymo cars just showed up in the Lyft app in Nashville, four years after Lyft sold off its own self-driving unit.
TechCrunch · 3m
Tesla's Cybercab Has a Steering Wheel Again
The New York test cars come with a driver, a wheel, and no autonomous-vehicle permit.
Futurism · 1m · 6 views
