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teslarati.comElon 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.
jpost.comECARX 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.
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…
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.comFormer 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 VergeWaymo 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.
fastcompany.comTesla 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.
WiredWaymo 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.
SemaforWaymo 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.comTesla 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.
ForbesWaymo 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.
finance.yahoo.comWaymo suspends freeway driving in multiple U.S. markets
Waymo halted freeway service across its operating areas on Thursday after identifying issues in construction zones. The company also paused service in Atlanta and San Antonio due to flooded roads.
thehindubusinessline.comUber Executive Discusses Autonomous Vehicles and Driver Licenses
Uber president and chief operating officer Andrew Macdonald spoke with CNN's Fareed Zakaria about autonomous cars and the potential future need for driver's licenses. The interview was published on May 22, 2026.
TechCrunchWaymo 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 NewsWaymo 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.
pandaily.comUber Begins Collecting Autonomous Driving Data With One Hyundai Ioniq 5
Uber has placed one vehicle equipped with cameras, lidar, and radar on its ride-hail network. The car will gather driving data for the company's robotaxi partners while completing regular passenger trips.
reason.comHouse Transportation Bill Would Allow Cab-Mounted Beacons on Disabled Trucks
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released a surface transportation reauthorization bill that would change federal rules for warning devices on disabled commercial vehicles. The measure would permit cab-mounted beacons in place of roadside placards.
insurancejournal.comQuantum Cyber Files Provisional Patent for Amphibious Autonomous Vehicle
Quantum Cyber N.V. filed a provisional patent application for an autonomous ground vehicle platform that uses quantum navigation in GPS-denied environments. The filing occurred in May 2026 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Usa TodayTesla CEO Says Robotaxi Service Will Expand Across U.S. by End of Year
Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated the company's Robotaxi service will be widespread in the United States by the end of the year. The service currently operates in limited areas of Texas and California. Wider expansion requires congressional approval to increase the number of self-drivin…
automotiveworld.comEinride and EASE Logistics Begin Autonomous Electric Truck Tests in Ohio
Einride and EASE Logistics announced the start of a proof-of-concept deployment of SAE Level 4 autonomous electric trucks between warehouses in Marysville, Ohio. The project is part of the Truck Automation Corridor Project involving DriveOhio and the Indiana Department of Transpo…
bbc.co.ukLondon Black Cab Drivers Face Competition From Robotaxis
London black cab drivers must pass a test requiring memorization of 25,000 streets and thousands of landmarks. Several companies are testing autonomous vehicles in the city while the vehicles remain unapproved for passenger service.
app.buzzsumo.comCroatian Company Launches Self-Driving Taxi Service in Zagreb
A Croatian company called Verne began operating a fleet of 10 self-driving vehicles in Zagreb last month. The service covers a 90-square-kilometer area in the capital and is described by the company as Europe’s first robotaxi operation. The launch marks an expansion of autonomous…
insurancejournal.comTesla Reports Remote Operators Drove Two Robotaxis Into Objects
Tesla disclosed details of 17 robotaxi incidents between July 2025 and March 2026 in a federal database. In two cases in Austin, remote drivers took control of the vehicles and collided with a metal fence and a construction barricade at speeds under 10 mph. Safety monitors were p…
nypost.comWaymo Vehicles Circle Atlanta Cul-De-Sacs Without Passengers
Atlanta residents report dozens of empty Waymo self-driving cars circling neighborhood cul-de-sacs for hours, mainly in the early morning. The company stated it has addressed the routing behavior.
TechCrunchTesla Robotaxis Involved in Two Crashes With Teleoperators
Newly unredacted reports show two low-speed crashes in Austin, Texas, since July 2025 while remote operators controlled the vehicles. Both incidents involved a safety monitor in the driver seat with no passengers aboard. The company had previously redacted crash descriptions subm…
cnet.comUber Executive Shares Video of Waymo Robotaxi Maneuver in San Francisco
Uber's chief technology officer posted a video in April showing a Waymo vehicle overtaking a bus in the wrong lane. Uber executives have described autonomous vehicle-only operators as less scalable than hybrid models that combine human drivers and robotaxis. The company continues…
finance.yahoo.comUber to Open Engineering Campuses for 9,600 in Bengaluru and Hyderabad by 2027
Uber announced plans for expanded facilities in Bengaluru and Hyderabad alongside a new data center partnership with Adani Group. The moves come as the company employs 3,500 people in India and invests heavily in artificial intelligence and autonomous technologies. CEO Dara Khosr…
Uber Executives Criticize Waymo Approach to Autonomous Vehicles
Uber has highlighted limitations of fully autonomous ride-hailing services operated by companies such as Waymo. The company advocates for a hybrid model combining human drivers and automated vehicles. Uber and Waymo partnered in 2023 to offer robotaxi rides through the Uber app i…
New York PostWaymo Recalls 3,791 Vehicles After San Antonio Flooded Road Incident
The voluntary recall, filed April 30, 2026, addresses software that may allow vehicles on fifth and sixth generation Automated Driving Systems to enter standing water on higher speed roadways. A self-driving Waymo car was swept away in a flooded creek on April 20 with no passenge…
app.buzzsumo.comWaymo Issues Voluntary Recall of 3,800 Robotaxis to Address Flooded Road Software Issue
The voluntary recall, posted Tuesday on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website, targets vehicles using the company's fifth and sixth-generation automated driving systems. It follows an April 20 incident in San Antonio where an empty robotaxi entered a flooded…
TechCrunchWaymo Releases Software Update for Flooded Roadway Detection on Higher-Speed Roads
Waymo issued a voluntary recall for vehicles using its fifth and sixth generation automated driving systems after incidents in which robotaxis drove onto flooded roads. The action follows an April 20 event in San Antonio in which an empty vehicle was swept into a creek, prompting…
app.buzzsumo.comWaymo Issues Voluntary Recall for Autonomous Software After Vehicle Traversed Flooded Roadway
The Alphabet-owned company is recalling its fifth- and sixth-generation autonomous driving systems after an unoccupied robotaxi proceeded through a flooded section of roadway. No one was injured. It marks the first recall for the sixth-generation system, which rolled out earlier…
teslarati.comTesla Expands Robotaxi Service to Dallas and Houston
Tesla announced last month that it is expanding its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston. A Reuters reporter who tested the vehicles in Dallas found they remain in a beta-testing phase. The expansion is part of the company's effort to develop driverless technology.
Usa TodayUSA TODAY Reporter Tests Amazon's Zoox Robotaxi on Las Vegas Strip
A USA TODAY Cars reporter experienced a Zoox autonomous vehicle at Resorts World Casino with no mishaps. The Amazon subsidiary's bidirectional robotaxis, which have accumulated nearly two million miles and served over 350,000 riders, operate in four U.S. cities. Zoox announced a…
EngadgetLime Files IPO Registration, Reports Positive Free Cash Flow and Growing Uber Partnership
The Uber-backed micromobility company disclosed roughly $846 million in obligations due within 12 months and warned it may not continue as a going concern without a successful public offering or debt restructuring. Lime CEO Wayne Ting has discussed going public with TechCrunch as…
BenzingaUber to Invest $10 Billion in Robotaxi Fleet Expansion Starting 2027
Uber Technologies Inc. will allocate $7.5 billion to build a fleet of more than 100,000 vehicles from multiple manufacturers using NVIDIA DRIVE technology and $2.5 billion to take equity stakes in Robotaxi operators. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi called the self-driving sector a trillion…
rte.ieTesla in Talks With Irish Government on FSD Supervised Approval
Tesla is engaging with Irish authorities including the NSAI on approval for its FSD Supervised system. The Department of Transport said EU-level approval would allow the technology in Ireland. The Netherlands has granted preliminary approval following 18 months of testing.
qz.comLyft to Integrate Self-Driving EVs at Large Scale on Its Platform
Lyft CEO David Risher announced the company is integrating self-driving electric vehicles into its platform. Risher detailed an 80,000 square-foot depot under construction to support fleet management with Waymo while discussing latest earnings and bookings outlook.
jpost.comHavelsan Unveils Barkan 3 Unmanned Ground Vehicle for Autonomous Swarm Operations
Havelsan has introduced the Barkan 3 unmanned ground vehicle, designed to operate as part of an autonomous swarm. The system builds on earlier versions of the Barkan family. @BreakingDefense reported the development on May 8, 2026.
TechCrunchKodiak AI Raises $100 Million as Revenue Doubles
Kodiak AI sold shares at $6.50 each, below its $9.10 closing price, in a financing round led by existing investor Ares Management. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $1.8 million and an operational loss of $37.8 million while announcing new commercial deals and progres…
insidermonkey.comUber Reports First-Quarter 2026 Earnings
Uber Technologies Inc. posted first-quarter 2026 earnings. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the autonomous vehicle sector represents a trillion-dollar opportunity and is not a winner-take-all market. He pointed to rapid progress by both Uber and Waymo.
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investopedia.comUber Forecasts $58 Billion in Q2 Bookings, Shares Rise
Uber forecast second-quarter bookings of nearly $58 billion, beating estimates, as the company expands in Australia and new markets while pursuing robotaxi partnerships. Shares rose following the announcement. The forecast comes despite a headwind from the Iran war.
finance.yahoo.comAMD Revenue Rises 38% as Data Center Growth Exceeds Estimates
Advanced Micro Devices reported first-quarter revenue of $10.25 billion, beating expectations, driven by a 57% surge in data center sales. The company forecast second-quarter revenue of $11.2 billion, also above consensus. AMD shares rose 16% following the results as investors be…
TechCrunchAurora Innovation Launches Driverless Truck Operations for McLane on Dallas-Houston Route
Aurora Innovation announced a commercial agreement with McLane to operate autonomous trucks without human safety drivers on the Dallas-Houston route. The move follows a multi-year pilot and comes as Aurora expands its existing driverless operations across multiple Southwestern ro…
app.buzzsumo.comAurora Innovation Partners With McLane for Driverless Freight Deliveries in Texas
Aurora Innovation and McLane announced a partnership to launch autonomous truck deliveries for restaurant supplies in Texas. The companies have accumulated 280,000 miles of autonomous driving data ahead of the deployment. The initiative marks an early commercial use of driverless…
news.ycombinator.comRobotaxis Face Operational Issues in Multiple Cities, Prompting Safety Concerns
Robotaxis have encountered various operational failures in cities worldwide, including stalling and interfering with emergency responses. Officials have reported instances where public safety personnel had to intervene. Discussions on regulation continue amid these incidents.
fastcompany.comTesla Full Self-Driving Fleet Exceeds 10 Billion Miles
Tesla's vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) have accumulated over 10 billion miles, surpassing a benchmark set by CEO Elon Musk for safe unsupervised driving. The system remains a Level 2 feature requiring human supervision. The company has expanded its robotaxi…
foxbusiness.comTesla Increases Unsupervised Robotaxi Fleet to 25 Vehicles Across Three Texas Cities
Tesla Inc. has increased its unsupervised Robotaxi operations in Texas, adding rides in Dallas and Houston to its existing service in Austin. The fleet now totals 25 vehicles across these cities, marking growth since the service's launch in June 2025. Rival Waymo operates in 10 c…
app.buzzsumo.comHertz Announces Oro Mobility Affiliate to Manage Uber's Upcoming Robotaxi Fleet
Hertz announced a partnership with Uber, Lucid Motors and Nuro to handle vehicle asset management for a forthcoming robotaxi service. The new affiliate, Oro Mobility, will provide charging, maintenance and other services. The deal builds on Hertz's past EV initiatives and Uber's…
pandaily.comAutonomous Vehicle Experience Valued in Robotics Startups, Executives Say
Startup CEOs in the robotics industry report that experience from the autonomous vehicle sector provides transferable skills for robotics development. Executives highlighted similarities in development cycles, from data collection to real-world deployment. Attendees at a recent i…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUser Reports Positive Experience with Updated Actually Smart Summon in Model Y
A user described spending about an hour in the back seat of a Model Y while testing the updated Actually Smart Summon feature across four parking lots. The vehicle performed well in various conditions, including busy areas. The behavior appeared natural, drawing minimal attention…
under30ceo.comTesla CEO Musk Adopts Cautious Tone on Slower Robotaxi Rollout
Tesla's robotaxi business is progressing more slowly than anticipated due to safety and technical challenges. CEO Elon Musk expressed caution during the first-quarter earnings call, adjusting previous ambitious timelines. Analysts noted the delays but emphasized the priority on s…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewElon Musk Announces Plans for Global Unsupervised Full Self-Driving
Elon Musk stated that improvements to Full Self-Driving technology are expected to enable unsupervised operation worldwide where permitted. The announcement highlights a pipeline of updates aimed at achieving this capability. It reflects ongoing developments in autonomous vehicle…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSan Francisco Startup Humble Raises $24 Million for Autonomous Freight Vehicle
Humble, a San Francisco-based startup, has emerged from stealth with $24 million in seed funding and introduced a fully electric autonomous freight vehicle named the Humble Hauler. The vehicle is designed for dock-to-dock operations with shipping containers. The funding round was…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTesla Announces Tape-Out of AI5 Chip with Enhanced Capabilities
Tesla has completed the tape-out of its AI5 chip, which offers significant improvements in compute and memory. The chip is designed to support various autonomous and robotic applications. The company is already advancing to subsequent versions of related technologies.
finance.yahoo.comTesla Adds Another Unsupervised Model Y Robotaxi in Austin Fleet
Tesla has increased its fleet of Unsupervised Model Y robotaxis in Austin to 12 vehicles. This addition reflects ongoing deployment of autonomous vehicles in the city.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewWaymo Opens Public Robotaxi Rides in Miami and Orlando, Introduces Teen Accounts in Phoenix
Waymo announced that fully autonomous robotaxi rides are now available to the general public in Miami and Orlando. The company also introduced highway travel in Miami and accounts for teens ages 14 to 17 in Phoenix. These services began on April 15, 2026.
Photo: Maxim Klimashin / UnsplashPoll: 42% of Consumers Reject Safe Robotaxis, 58% Open to Them
A poll by EV Intelligence Report indicates 42 percent of consumers would never consider using a robotaxi even if 100 percent safe, while 56 percent prefer human-driven taxis over safe robotaxis. Tesla's robotaxi service operates only in Austin following its launch last year. Waym…
SemaforWaymo Announces Autonomous Vehicle Tests in London
Waymo has begun testing its autonomous vehicles in London, marking the company's first such trials in the city. The tests address challenges posed by London's narrow and winding streets, differing from the grid-based layouts in U.S. cities where Waymo previously launched. A full…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLucid Motors Appoints New CEO and Secures Investments from Uber and Saudi Fund
Lucid Motors has named a new chief executive officer following a search that lasted over a year after the resignation of Peter Rawlinson. The company also announced a new commitment from Uber to purchase vehicles and additional funding from the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fun…