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cnbc.comtechnology7 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.comworld8 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.
teslarati.comtechnology15 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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teslarati.comtechnology18 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.
themarysue.comtechnology21 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…
insurancejournal.comtechnology27 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.
theverge.comtechnology38 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.
automotiveworld.comtechnology43 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.
Nbc Newsworld55 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.
TechCrunchtechnology61 days ago
Tesla 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…
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology77 days ago
Hertz 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…
finance.yahoo.comtechnology91 days ago
Tesla 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.
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