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israelnationalnews.comworld8 hrs ago
Trans Israel Readies Pilot for On-Demand Autonomous Shuttles in Northern Israel
The state-owned company plans to test autonomous shuttles serving rural communities without regular bus access. Haaretz reported the details on July 14, 2026.
electrek.cotechnology1 day ago
Tesla Tells DC Council It Is Developing a Wheelchair-Accessible Robotaxi
Tesla senior policy advisor India Herdman told the DC City Council on Monday that the company is developing a purpose-built wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicle. The statement came during a hearing on a bill to allow robotaxi services in the District. No timeline or further d…
world2 days ago
Uber Pushes Hybrid Ride-Hail Rules in New Jersey and Washington
Uber lobbyists have proposed rules requiring human drivers to handle most rides during a three-year transition period. The measures would apply in New Jersey and Washington, D.C., and could limit standalone robotaxi services.
teslarati.comtechnology4 days ago
Tesla launches unsupervised Robotaxi service in Miami
Tesla began operating its Robotaxi ride-hailing service in Miami without human safety drivers on June 3. The initial geofence covers a 10- to 14-square-mile zone in western Miami-Dade County. The company has not disclosed fleet size, but reports indicate three vehicles were activ…
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Engadgettechnology5 days ago
U.S. safety agency directs autonomous vehicle makers to fix interference with first responders
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration identified repeated cases of driverless vehicles blocking emergency vehicles. The agency set an end-of-July deadline for manufacturers to present solutions.
The Independentworld5 days ago
U.S. road safety agency contacts self-driving car firms on emergency scenes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documented multiple cases of autonomous vehicles entering active emergency scenes. The agency plans industry meetings by the end of the month and called the pattern a functional insufficiency.
cnbc.comtechnology6 days ago
NHTSA Tells Autonomous Vehicle Developers to Address Emergency Scene Interference but Sets No Penalties
Administrator Jonathan Morrison issued a letter Wednesday citing repeated incidents and demanding solutions by month end. The agency compared the issue to penalties faced by human drivers.
app.buzzsumo.comworld6 days ago
Waymo Ojai Rides in California Remain Free Pending State Review
A state agency delay keeps Waymo from charging passengers for rides in its new Ojai robotaxis. The company applied in January to expand service and add the vehicles to its paid fleet.
benzinga.comfinance7 days ago
Momenta Raises $752 Million in Hong Kong IPO
Momenta plans to begin trading in Hong Kong on Wednesday after completing a $752 million IPO. The listing will test investor appetite for loss-making technology companies.
business7 days ago
Zoox Doubles Robotaxi Users While Waymo Grows 15 Percent and Keeps 69 Percent Share
Zoox doubled its monthly active users in the first half of 2026 after launching service in Austin and Miami and expanding in San Francisco and Las Vegas. Waymo grew users by 15 percent over the same period but lost share as it operated in 11 cities.
winnipegfreepress.comworld9 days ago
London Black Cab Driver Passes Knowledge Exam on 41st Attempt
Anshu Moorjani completed the 161-year-old test in May 2026 after five years of study. Robotaxi firms Wayve and Waymo plan to begin operations in the city later this year.
Nbc Newsworld11 days ago
Texas man charged with manslaughter after Tesla crash kills grandmother
A 44-year-old man faces manslaughter charges after his Tesla struck a home in Katy, Texas, on June 19, killing a 76-year-old woman. Court documents state the vehicle was operating in automated driving mode at the time of the crash.
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology11 days ago
Tesla Robotaxi Service Expands to Five U.S. Cities
The service now operates in Miami, Dallas, Houston, Austin, and the Bay Area with unsupervised Model Y rides in three cities and mixed operations in two.
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teslarati.comtechnology14 days agoUpdated
Tesla Begins Testing Two-Seat Cybercab Without Steering Wheel or Pedals
Tesla has started testing a production version of its two-seat Cybercab robotaxi in Austin, Texas. The vehicle lacks a steering wheel and pedals, and testing currently includes a safety monitor in the passenger seat.
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forbes.comworld15 days ago
Marine Corps awards $20 million contract for a dozen autonomous resupply vehicles
The Marine Corps awarded a $20 million production contract this month to Overland AI for fully autonomous ground vehicles. The Other Transaction Authority agreement is the first such deal for a ground autonomy provider with the U.S. military. About a dozen vehicles are due in rou…
teslarati.comai15 days ago
Tesla Publishes Release Notes for FSD V14 Lite on Older Hardware Vehicles
@SawyerMerritt reported the official release notes for FSD V14 Lite on HW3 vehicles. The notes detail distillation of HW4 intelligence to HW3 along with new parking features and responsiveness gains.
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teslarati.comtechnology16 days ago
Federal Probes Open into Texas Tesla Crash While Waymo Scales Robotaxi Imports
NHTSA and NTSB opened investigations into a fatal Texas crash involving a Tesla. Waymo is on pace to import more than 3,000 robotaxis this year while multiple mobility startups announced funding and partnerships.
markets.businessinsider.comtechnology18 days ago
Startup raises $10 million for automated pods to service robotaxis
Aseon Labs secured $10 million in seed funding to develop parking-space-sized pods that inspect, clean, and charge autonomous vehicles. The company plans to build five prototypes and expand its engineering team.
themarysue.comtechnology19 days ago
Trump Administration Proposes Allowing Autonomous Vehicles Without Brake Pedals
The Department of Transportation proposed changes allowing companies to omit brake pedals from vehicles built exclusively for automated driving systems. The rule would ease development of fully autonomous designs without steering wheels or pedals. Public comments are open for 30…
Engadgettechnology19 days ago
Zoox Readies Updated Robotaxi for 2026 Production Ramp
Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, unveiled design changes to its robotaxi aimed at large-scale manufacturing. The updates include improved visibility features, rider comfort adjustments, and two-way audio. Production at the Hayward facility will support fleet exp…
business20 days ago
Zoox Unveils Refreshed Robotaxi with Lighter Interior and Ergonomic Seats
Zoox introduced a refreshed robotaxi design on Wednesday featuring interior updates including lighter colors, ergonomic seats, larger cupholders, a vivid touchscreen, and two-way audio. The company said it can produce up to 100 vehicles per week at its Hayward factory while seeki…
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investopedia.comtechnology22 days ago
Tesla Vehicle Strikes Katy Home, Killing 76-Year-Old Woman; Driver and Tesla Dispute Role of Automated Systems
A Tesla struck a residence in Katy, Texas, on Friday, resulting in the death of Martha Avila. The driver reported using automated driving assistance, leading to statements from company executives and a federal investigation.
montrealgazette.comfinance22 days ago
Lyft to begin self-driving vehicle tests in London within weeks
Lyft plans to start testing its Apollo Go RT6 robotaxis on London streets in the coming weeks through a partnership with Baidu. The company aims to begin commercial testing early next year while also deploying vehicles in Germany.
techcentral.co.zatechnology23 days ago
Tesla vehicle completed 500-mile round trip using supervised driving system
A Tesla Model Y drove itself from New Hampshire to New York City and back, covering roughly 500 miles. The owner remained in the driver seat to supervise the system throughout the journey.
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Los Angeles Timesbusiness23 days ago
California Lifts Ban on Heavy-Duty Autonomous Trucks
Humble Robotics raised $24 million to develop a cabless electric autonomous truck. New DMV rules now allow testing of such vehicles on public roads after a prior ban.
teslarati.comtechnology25 days ago
Tesla FSD Supervised Fleet in Spain Logs 275,471 km Without Serious Incident
A 30-car test fleet operating since November 2025 has covered 171,170 miles on public roads. Spain’s Dirección General de Tráfico recorded the data.
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insurancejournal.comtechnology25 days agoUpdated
Waymo Recalls 3,871 Robotaxis After 13 Highway Construction-Zone Incidents
The company restricted its vehicles from freeways after 13 cases of entering closed construction zones in Phoenix and San Francisco. A software fix remains under development.
techcentral.co.zafinance27 days ago
Texas DOT Executive Comments on Tesla Cybercab Design and Operations
A Texas Department of Transportation executive posted on LinkedIn about the Tesla Cybercab. The comments addressed vehicle design and potential robotaxi operations in three Texas cities.
benzinga.comworld28 days ago
U.S. senators request safety data review for Tesla Full Self-Driving
Senators have asked regulators to examine Tesla's Full Self-Driving safety data after a Reuters report. The request cites recent incidents and calls for updated oversight of the system.
teslarati.comtechnology28 days ago
Dutch Officials Defend Provisional Approval of Tesla Supervised Driving System
Dutch officials stated that the transport authority's approval of Tesla's supervised driving software relied on independent testing. They reported that vehicles using the system have accumulated 24 million miles on Dutch roads without notable incidents.
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automotiveworld.combusiness28 days agoUpdated
Mobileye to Start Robotaxi Service With 100 Vehicles in One U.S. City in 2027
The company will begin with a fleet of 100 vehicles and plans to expand to roughly 17,000 over five years. The service will operate on its Moovit platform.
finance29 days ago
Rivian to Release Supervised Self-Driving System Later This Year
Rivian plans to launch supervised point-to-point driving technology in its vehicles by the end of 2026. The system will require driver oversight and is described as comparable to existing supervised driver-assistance offerings. Unsupervised operation is scheduled for 2027.
foxnews.combusiness30 days ago
GM Shuts Down Cruise Robotaxi Unit and Shifts Autonomy Work to Personal Vehicles
General Motors ended its dedicated robotaxi division in 2024 after spending $10 billion. The company is now directing resources toward Super Cruise and plans eyes-off highway driving in 2028.
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business30 days ago
General Motors Ends Cruise Robotaxi Unit and Shifts Resources to Personal-Vehicle Autonomy Features
GM spent $10 billion on Cruise before shutting the robotaxi business in 2024. The company now plans eyes-off highway driving for 2028 and says the technology could later support robotaxi services.
forbes.comfinance33 days ago
U.S. Consumer Awareness of Self-Driving Vehicles Rises to 58 Percent While Comfort Stays Flat
A JD Power and MIT study of 2,898 adults found understanding of automated vehicles increased from 43 percent in 2024, yet fewer than one in four said they would ride in one.
teslarati.combusiness34 days ago
Tesla Expands Driverless Robotaxi Geofence Across Entire Austin Metro Area, Deploys 59 Vehicles
Tesla now covers the full 245-square-mile Austin region with 59 unsupervised vehicles. Bloomberg testing showed software issues and waits exceeding 30 minutes.
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TechCrunchtechnology34 days ago
Decart Launches Oasis 3 Real-Time World Model for Driving Simulation via API
The AI startup released its latest model Wednesday, offering API access priced at $0.02 per second and targeting autonomous vehicle developers first.
TechCrunchtechnology34 days ago
Waymo Publishes New Computer Model for Comparing Robotaxi and Human Driving Behavior
Waymo released a research paper describing a new computer model of human driving behavior. The model was developed with TU Delft and published in Nature Communications. It is intended to provide a more detailed benchmark for evaluating robotaxi performance in crash scenarios.
ventureburn.comfinance35 days ago
Uber Opens London Interest List for Autonomous Minicabs With Wayve, Initially With Safety Drivers
Uber has opened an interest list for autonomous minicabs in London through a partnership with Wayve. The service is expected to launch in the coming months subject to regulatory approval.
Benzingafinance35 days ago
PepsiCo Operates 41 Driverless Trucks on U.S. Roads
PepsiCo runs 41 fully autonomous box trucks across Arizona, Texas and Arkansas. The vehicles have carried Doritos, Cheetos and Gatorade since June 2025 with no reported accidents.
TechCrunchtechnology36 days ago
Waymo Pays $220M for 5,500-Acre Arizona Test Facility Previously Owned by Apple
The autonomous-vehicle company purchased the former Apple-owned test site near Wittman to expand controlled-environment testing for its self-driving system.
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pymnts.comai36 days ago
Wayve Announces Planned Robotaxi Launch With Uber in London This Summer
The British AI startup said it will begin offering the service as early as this summer.
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theverge.comtechnology36 days ago
Uber Adds Interest List for Small Wayve Trial with Safety Drivers in London, Launching Late 2026
Uber has opened an interest list in its app for London riders who want to try Wayve autonomous vehicles when the service launches later in 2026. The initial fleet will operate with safety drivers under current UK rules.
theverge.comtechnology36 days ago
Uber Adds Wayve Robotaxis to London App Interest List Ahead of Regulated Launch
Uber customers in the U.K. can now join an interest list to increase their chances of being matched with a Wayve autonomous vehicle. The service is expected to launch in the coming months pending regulatory approval.
Cnbcbusiness37 days ago
Aurora to Begin Operating Driverless Trucks Without Safety Observer in Cab
Aurora will launch second-generation hardware in the coming weeks and begin running trucks without an observer in the cab. The move follows one year of driverless operations on U.S. public roads.
finance40 days ago
Uber Reduces Driver Recruitment in Cities With Robotaxis
The company is recruiting fewer ride-hailing drivers in markets where autonomous vehicles operate. Officials say the change aims to protect earnings for existing drivers while overall sign-ups have risen with demand.
automotiveworld.comtechnology42 days ago
Uber Reports Thousands of Items Left Behind in Robotaxis Since March 2025 Launch
Uber documented thousands of lost items in robotaxis on its network over the past year, including phones, dentures, and novelty bags. The company outlined recovery options and its expansion plans for autonomous vehicle services.
teslarati.comworld44 days ago
Elon Musk Addresses Smart Mobility Summit by Video from Texas Citing Israeli Security Situation
Musk spoke from Texas after Transportation Minister Miri Regev cited security concerns that kept him from traveling to Tel Aviv. The May 31 summit examined deployment hurdles for autonomous systems, drones, and air taxis.
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ECARX and TPK Sign Agreement to Develop ORCA LiDAR Platform
ECARX Holdings and TPK Holding have signed a binding memorandum to jointly develop a LiDAR sensor system. Production is scheduled to begin in 2028 at TPK's facility in Thailand.
finance46 days ago
House Committee Approves Bill Setting Federal Rules for Autonomous Trucks
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the BUILD America 250 Act on May 22. The legislation directs the Department of Transportation to create safety standards for self-driving commercial trucks and requires remote operators to be based in the United State…
finance46 days ago
Tesla Operates 42 Autonomous Vehicles in Texas, Waymo Has 577
State records show Tesla maintains a smaller robotaxi fleet in Texas than Waymo and two other operators. The data were released under a new Texas Department of Motor Vehicles authorization process that began on Thursday.
fastcompany.comai47 days ago
Former Tesla data labelers say they would not trust Full Self-Driving
Seven former staffers who trained Tesla's driver-assistance software told Reuters they would not rely on the Full Self-Driving feature. They cited repeated observed failures during their work labeling data for the system.
The Vergetechnology47 days ago
Waymo to Offer Free Rides in New Ojai Robotaxi Starting in Three Cities
Waymo will begin limited free passenger rides in its newly branded Ojai robotaxi in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. The service will expand gradually to additional riders and cities before becoming available to the public later this year.
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fastcompany.comworld47 days ago
Tesla Reports Full Self-Driving Software Shows Lower Crash Rate Than Human Drivers
Tesla stated its Full Self-Driving software recorded a crash rate up to ten times lower than human drivers. The company released the comparison based on internal data.
Wiredtechnology48 days ago
Waymo Begins Mapping Streets in Alexandria and Arlington
The company has started creating digital maps of Alexandria and plans to begin similar work in Arlington. Officials say the effort is a preparatory step ahead of possible future robotaxi operations.
Semafortechnology50 days ago
Waymo Suspends Robotaxi Service in Six Cities After Flooding
Waymo halted operations in six U.S. cities after its driverless vehicles drove onto flooded streets during storms last week. The company also paused highway service while it refines navigation around construction zones.
teslarati.compolitics51 days ago
Tesla Launches Supervised Full Self-Driving in China
Tesla announced that its supervised Full Self-Driving software is now available in China. Nvidia said its technology will support Uber robotaxis in nearly 30 cities across four continents by 2028.
Forbesfinance52 days ago
Waymo Robotaxis Encounter Flooded Roads in Multiple Cities
Waymo robotaxis drove into flooded streets and became stuck in four Texas cities and Atlanta. The company halted service in affected areas and issued a software update through federal regulators.
TechCrunchworld54 days ago
Waymo Suspends Robotaxi Service in Atlanta and Four Texas Cities Due to Flooding
Waymo paused its robotaxi operations in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio after vehicles entered flooded roadways. The company cited safety concerns and ongoing severe weather.
Nbc Newsworld54 days ago
Waymo Suspends U.S. Freeway Robotaxi Service Over Construction and Flood Issues
Alphabet's Waymo has paused freeway operations in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Miami while it updates software. The company also halted service in Atlanta after a robotaxi entered flood water.