Remote Assistance in Autonomous Vehicles Sparks Congressional Scrutiny

A new report from Sen. Ed Markey highlights a 'stunning lack of transparency' from AV companies regarding their use of remote assistance operators, sparking calls for regulation and investigation.

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.

Robotaxi Companies Refuse to Reveal Remote Assistance Usage

Despite having commercially deployed robotaxis, autonomous vehicle companies are hesitant to share information about how often their remote staff intervene to guide vehicles. Senator Ed Markey is calling for a federal investigation into these companies' use of remote assistance workers.