Robotaxis Launch Commercially, Limited to Select Cities
#Robotaxis #SelfDrivingCarsFully self-driving robotaxis have finally arrived, but only in select cities. This long-awaited technology for hire is now operational, though limited in geographic scope, according to NPR's report. read more
San Francisco mayor demands stricter self-driving taxi rules
#SelfDrivingCars #SanFranciscoSan Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie seeks tighter self-driving cab regulations after Waymo robotaxis caused Fourth of July gridlock due to power failures and traffic issues, questioning reliability during extraordinary events. read more
Waymo Robotaxi Drives Wrong Way in LA Traffic
#Waymo #SelfDrivingCarsA Waymo self-driving taxi was caught driving the wrong way into oncoming traffic in Inglewood during World Cup congestion. This follows a safety recall of over 3,000 vehicles. Drivers had to avoid the robotaxi, raising concerns about autonomous vehicle safety protocols. read more
Waymo Self-Driving Taxi Hits Child, Triggers Federal Probe
#SelfDrivingCars #TechSafetyA Waymo self-driving taxi struck a child near a California elementary school. The child ran into the street from behind a double-parked SUV. Federal regulators are investigating the incident, which resulted in minor injuries. read more
"Tech Entrepreneur Trapped in malfunctioning Waymo self-driving car"
#Waymo #selfdrivingcarsLA tech entrepreneur Mike Johns was almost late for his flight when a malfunction in a Waymo self-driving car trapped him inside. He wondered if the car was hacked but was eventually freed after a few minutes. The incident occurred in Arizona before his flight to California. read more
Tesla's Stock Surges as Trump Considers Support for Self-Driving Cars
#ElonMusk #SelfDrivingCarsTesla's stock rises 8% as reports suggest Trump may ease restrictions on driverless cars, reversing his previous concerns. This shift could benefit Elon Musk, a significant Trump campaign donor, and Tesla's self-driving ambitions. Allegations of potential cronyism and corruption in Trump's second term emerge. read more