Robotaxi Expansion Accelerates as Safety Rules Race to Catch Up
Robotaxi expansion accelerates as Zoox gains approval for paid rides and lawmakers push new federal safety standards for autonomous vehicles.
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Waymo Expands in California as Robotaxi Rules Loosen Nationally
Waymo expands California robotaxi zones near Napa, adds Gemini AI features, amid new crash data and looser US rules for driverless vehicles.
Qualcomm-BMW Deal Marks New Turn in Self-Driving Car Race
Qualcomm will supply chips for BMW's self-driving and cockpit systems, part of a fast-moving, uneven autonomous vehicle industry landscape.
Waymo Resumes Freeway Robotaxi Rides Starting in Phoenix
Waymo robotaxis resume freeway driving in Phoenix as Tesla expands rides, amid parking fines and new federal safety bill scrutiny.
Robotaxi Expansion Meets New Scrutiny Over Safety Gaps
Lawmakers propose federal safety standards for robotaxis as Waymo touts crash data amid parking woes and Tesla expands FSD and robotaxi service.
Ex-Tesla Manager Sues, Calls FSD Testing 'Highly Dangerous'
A former Tesla manager's lawsuit alleges unsafe, understaffed FSD testing in Houston amid wider robotaxi safety scrutiny.
Waymo Car Fire in Atlanta Adds to Robotaxi Growing Pains
A Waymo robotaxi caught fire in Atlanta after being rear-ended, adding to scrutiny as Waymo and Tesla expand robotaxi services nationwide.
Seniors Turn to Tesla FSD as Robotaxi Rollout Widens
Seniors are adopting Tesla FSD for personal transport as robotaxi hype grows, even amid crash records and regulatory scrutiny.
Tesla FSD Under Scrutiny as Stock Bulls Eye Deliveries
Tesla stock rebounds on delivery hopes even as FSD crashes hit records, NTSB probes a fatal crash, and France resists EU approval.
Waymo Faces Austin Parking Fines Amid Crash Scrutiny
Waymo's Austin robotaxis rack up $9,000+ in parking fines, while LA and Las Vegas crashes and new safety data fuel robotaxi debate.
Waymo Robotaxis Crash 68% Less Than Human Drivers: Study
IIHS study finds Waymo robotaxis crash 68% less than human drivers, as Tesla launches rival service and Waymo-Uber ties fray.
Waymo Weighs Uber Split as Robotaxi Race Intensifies
Waymo may end its Uber robotaxi partnership amid rising competition from Tesla and mixed safety and traffic incident reports, per new coverage.