Waymo Expands Robotaxis to Four Major U.S. Cities
#AutonomousVehicles #TechExpansionWaymo expands its driverless taxi service to four new U.S. cities: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando. This strategic growth solidifies its lead in autonomous vehicles, aiming for over one million weekly trips by late 2026. read more
Waymo Pays Gig Workers to Close Robotaxi Doors
#Robotaxis #AutonomousVehiclesWaymo pays DoorDash drivers to close robotaxi doors left open by passengers, preventing traffic jams. It also uses a towing service for stranded vehicles. The company plans new tech for automatic door closure and expansion to more U.S. cities. read more
Tesla Criticized by Highway Safety Agency for Misleading Autonomous Claims
#Tesla #autonomousvehiclesThe U.S. government's highway safety agency warns that Tesla's public statements mislead drivers into thinking their vehicles can drive autonomously, which contradicts user guidelines. Tesla must align its communication to emphasize human supervision. read more