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‘Causing Waymo Problems’: Atlanta Drivers Stop At Intersection. Then They Get Stuck Behind 3 Waymos That Won’t Move

'Looks like they're getting ready to race.'

Motor1

We took a self-driving car on the road for 100 days to see how it handled itself – these are the mistakes it kept making

In March, Jensen Huang, chief executive of computer chip giant NVIDIA, declared the “ChatGPT moment” for self-driving cars had arrived. In Australia, Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system is already available on public roads. Waymo is exploring robotaxi operations in Australia.

The Conversation

The War on Self-Driving Cars Will Kill People

Data show that Waymo has far fewer bodily injury and property damage claims. So why do some politicians oppose it?

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Uber’s Waymo Detour Tests the Stock’s Robotaxi Bull Case

Waymo's exit from the Uber app in Phoenix sent UBER shares down 4%, but strong cash flows, 50 million Uber One members, and new autonomous partners limit the structural impact.

MarketBeat

Wayve courts automakers with AI driving system that learns like humans

Wayve, a London-based innovator, is transforming the landscape of autonomous driving with its cutting-edge AI-driven machine learning framework that garners impressive investment interest. Unlike conventional strategies, Wayve's model emulates human judgment, converting sensor inputs into real-time driving choices. This forward-thinking technology, also embraced by Tesla, aspires for seamless integration across…

The Economic Times

Tesla Starts Testing Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab On Austin Streets. Can It Match Waymo?

Tesla wants to sell Cybercabs without steering wheels to the general public. Will it work?

InsideEVs

Self-driving cars may not pick up pedestrians depending on what they're wearing, experts warn

Concerns about automated vehicles emerged during a recent London Assembly meeting

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Bezos Takes On Musk With 500,000 Zoox Rides and a 2028 Mars Network

Explore the rivalry between Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk as Amazon's Zoox achieves 500,000 free driverless taxi rides and Blue Origin proposes a Mars Telecommunications Orbiter for NASA's 2028 mission.

International Business Times UK

I was wary of driverless cars and their tech overlords – but they could give me a different future

For those of us who can’t drive due to disabilities, the drawbacks of these vehicles are vastly outweighed by the possibilities they offer, says freelance writer Gabriel Stewart

The Guardian - UK

Waymo robotaxi sparks chaos after driving into oncoming traffic in Los Angeles

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The Independent UK

Waymo self-driving taxi caught heading into oncoming traffic amid World Cup congestion

The incident in Inglewood , California, comes after Waymo recalled more than 3,000 vehicles due to safety concerns

The Independent UK

‘The Light Turns Green And The Waymos Won’t Move’: Woman Gets Behind 2 Waymos At Stoplight. 50 Minutes Later, They Haven’t Budged

'Who can I yell at because what?'

Motor1

Who's Winning The Robotaxi Race? It's... Complicated

Every time we think we understand the robotaxi market, another bit of news shakes things up. This week, we got updates from Tesla, Uber, Waymo, Wayve, and Lucid.

InsideEVs

Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis due to dangerous glitch

Recall comes after firm paused operations of its autonomous taxi fleet in four cities due to issues with puddles

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Waymo’s self-driving cars are crashing and shrieking. But after riding in one, I realised none of that will matter

ANALYSIS: Being driven by nobody is haunting, thrilling and dystopian. Until it isn’t, writes Andrew Griffin

Motor1

Waymo Is Facing A Major Recall Because They Might Enter Freeway Construction Zones

Nearly 4,000 vehicles are impacted by the recall and will be given a software fix.

The Economic Times

Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after construction zone incidents

Waymo, a leading robotaxi company, has recalled almost 4,000 driverless cars. This action follows incidents where vehicles entered highway construction zones. The company is developing a software fix. This is Waymo's sixth recall. The robotaxis continue to operate on other roads. Waymo plans global expansion despite these challenges.

InsideEVs

Waymo Just Recalled A Bunch Of Robotaxis Because They Could Drive Into Closed Highway Construction Lanes

It's the second Waymo recall in the last two months, after an earlier flaw allowed them to drive through flooded roads.

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InsideEVs

Lucid And Uber Will Bring Robotaxis To Houston Next

The Lucid, Nuro, and Uber partnership is moving fast. Their next stop after California is Texas.

InsideEVs

Mobileye, Supplier Of Robotaxi Tech, Is Launching Its Own Robotaxi Fleet In The U.S.

The Intel subsidiary’s self-driving tech is being used by Volkswagen’s MOIA. Now, Mobileye wants its own fleet of autonomous cabs.

MarketBeat

Alphabet's Most Overlooked Division Just Had a Big Week

Wing expanded drone delivery to seven U.S. cities via Walmart, while Waymo launched a $29.99 monthly membership program, drawing fresh attention to Alphabet's Other Bets segment.

Euronews

Self-driving cars to be tested on Portuguese roads from July

From July, Portugal will allow autonomous vehicles to be tested on public roads under a new decree laying down strict rules on safety, insurance and oversight.

Barchart

Waymo Is Doubling Down on Self-Driving Car Ambitions. What That Means for GOOGL Stock.

Waymo's $220 million Arizona testing expansion suggests Alphabet is building a larger runway for future autonomous transportation growth.

The Independent UK

Who pays when a self-driving car crashes? BYD’s answer could change the industry

DRIVESMART: BYD has become the first major car maker to offer damage cover for accidents involving its self-driving technology in China. It has reignited the debate over who is responsible when an autonomous car crashes, writes EV editor Steve Fowler

The Independent UK

Burglary suspect makes escape in self-driving Waymo

The vehicle’s interior footage was already purged by the time police served a warrant

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