Feds ask Waymo about robotaxis repeatedly passing school buses in Austin
Federal regulators have requested detailed information from Waymo regarding its self-driving system after reports of robotaxis illegally passing school buses in Austin. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...
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California’s ban on self-driving trucks could soon be over
California regulators have proposed updated rules to permit testing of self-driving trucks on public highways, ending a longstanding ban on autonomous vehicles over 10,000 pounds. A 15-day public comment...
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Autolane is building ‘air traffic control’ for autonomous vehicles
Autolane, a Palo Alto-based startup, aims to create infrastructure for autonomous vehicles by managing pickup and drop-off points. The company secured $7.4 million in funding to address challenges in...
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Uber and WeRide’s robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi is officially driverless
Uber and WeRide have launched a fully driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in autonomous transportation. The service, initially operating on Yas Island—a key tourist...
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GM tech executive shakeup continues on software team
General Motors is experiencing significant leadership changes on its software team, with three top executives departing in recent months. The company is restructuring its tech divisions to merge hardware,...
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TechCrunch Mobility: Searching for the robotaxi tipping point
TechCrunch Mobility explores the evolving landscape of robotaxis, highlighting Waymo’s expansion into new U.S. cities and Tesla’s recent regulatory approval for its autonomous service. The article questions when robotaxis...
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China’s Pony.ai plans to triple global robotaxi fleet by the end of 2026
Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous vehicle company, aims to triple its robotaxi fleet to 3,000 vehicles by 2026. The company currently operates 961 robotaxis and plans to reach 1,000 units...
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This Khosla-backed startup can track drones, trucks, and robotaxis, inch by inch
Point One Navigation, a San Francisco-based startup, secured $35 million in Series C funding, boosting its valuation to $230 million. The company specializes in precise location technology for vehicles,...
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