Tesla Begins Testing Cybercab Without Pedals or Steering Wheel

Tesla has started testing a production version of its Cybercab, a fully autonomous robotaxi, in Austin, Texas. The vehicle has no steering wheel or pedals, and is being tested with a safety monitor on board.

Waymo and Uber End Phoenix Robotaxi Partnership

Waymo and Uber have ended their nearly three-year partnership in Phoenix, Arizona, with Waymo's vehicles no longer available on Uber's ride-hail app. The companies praised the collaboration as a successful pilot, but are now set to compete against each other in the robotaxi market.

Uber Rolls Out 500 Data-Collection Vehicles to Support Autonomous Driving

Uber plans to deploy 500 sensor-equipped vehicles globally this year to collect data for its growing list of autonomous vehicle partners, including Waymo and WeRide.

Waymo Expands Pause to Four Cities Amid Robotaxi Flood Issues

Waymo has paused service in four cities due to robotaxis struggling with heavy rain and flooded roads, a problem that has prompted a recall and raised safety concerns.

Waymo Expands Pause to Four Cities as Robotaxis Struggle with Heavy Rain and Flooded Roads

Waymo has paused service in four cities due to its robotaxis struggling with heavy rain and flooded roads, a problem that prompted a recall last week.

Waymo Halts Freeway Rides Amid Robotaxi Struggles in Construction Zones

Waymo has suspended robotaxi service on freeways in several major US cities due to performance issues in construction zones, but service on surface streets remains operational.

Waymo Pauses Atlanta Service as Robotaxis Struggle with Flooded Roads

Waymo has paused service in Atlanta after its robotaxis got stuck in flooded streets, highlighting the company's struggles with navigating heavy rain and flooded roads.

Tesla's Robotaxi Network Crashes Twice in Austin, Texas, While Teleoperator Was in Control

The two incidents occurred at low speeds and were reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Waymo Issues Recall to Fix Flooding Problem in Autonomous Vehicles

Waymo's robotaxis were slowing but not stopping on flooded roads, prompting a voluntary safety recall from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects nearly 4,000 vehicles in a dozen U.S. cities.

Avride Under Investigation for Self-Driving Crashes

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Avride, a robotaxi company that has partnered with Uber, after identifying more than a dozen crashes and one minor injury. The safety regulator's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) said all 16 crashes that it has identified have to do with \

Uber Taps Hertz to Manage Its Lucid Motors Robotaxi Fleet

Uber's luxury robotaxi service with Lucid Motors and Nuro gets a fourth partner: Hertz. The rental car giant will handle vehicle asset management, charging, and maintenance.

Mariana Minerals Taps Pronto to Automate Copper Mine, Paving the Way for a Software-Driven Mining Revolution

Mariana Minerals, a startup founded by former Tesla engineer Turner Caldwell, has partnered with Pronto to automate a copper mine in Utah, marking a significant step towards a software-driven mining revolution.

Waymo's Skyrocketing Ridership Reveals Accelerated Commercial Expansion

Waymo's ridership has grown tenfold in under two years, with the company now providing 500,000 paid robotaxi rides every week. The Alphabet-owned company's accelerated commercial expansion and growing utilization of its robotaxi fleet make its growth story even more compelling.