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Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shooting

While the encounter didn’t significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.

The Texas Tribune

Waymo car blocked ambulance trying to get to scene of Austin mass shooting

The incident was confirmed by the company and local officials, raising questions about how autonomous vehicles operate around fast-moving emergency scenes

The Independent UK

Austin Bar Shooting Update: Waymo Car Blocked First Responders' Route to Tragic Incident Scene That Left 3 Dead and 14 Injured

The Austin Bar Shooting left 3 dead and 14 injured, with a Waymo car's presence raising questions about autonomous vehicles in crisis situations.

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Uber Air Is Officially Here. Does That Make Uber Stock a Buy on Flying Car Dreams?

Uber just launched its air taxi service, and the company's autonomous vehicle push is accelerating. Here's what investors need to know.

Barchart

Uber’s $100 Million Charging Bet Is More Than Just About EVs

The ride-hailing giant’s autonomous vehicles are mostly electric, and they will all require fast, reliable charging stations.

InsideEVs

Dubai brings self-driving AI cars to streets: Baidu, Uber’s Apollo Go goes live in UAE emirate

Dubai is launching fully autonomous ride-hailing services through a partnership between Baidu's Apollo Go and Uber, making it one of the first cities globally to offer robotaxis at scale via a mainstream app. Supported by the RTA, this initiative aims to modernise transport and achieve Dubai's goal of 25% autonomous…

The Times of India

At Davos, tech CEOs laid out their vision for AI’s world domination

Tech chiefs waxed poetic about AI to delegates at Davos. Plus, the ‘human’ drama of AI startups and why Tesla is thriving in Texas

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The next generation of driverless cars will have to think about what’s on the road, not just see it

Autonomous vehicles have made remarkable progress over the past decade. Driverless cars and buses that once struggled to stay in lane can now navigate busy city streets, recognise pedestrians and cyclists, and respond smoothly to traffic signals.

The Conversation

Lucid Motors Just Revealed Its New Robotaxi at CES 2026. Is LCID Stock a Buy Now on the Reveal?

Lucid Motors is an unprofitable EV stock that is poised to enter the rapidly expanding autonomous vehicle market in partnership with Uber.

Barchart

Uber and Lyft team up with Baidu to bring fully driverless taxis to London in 2026

American and Chinese partnerships join Waymo in trialling autonomous all-electric cabs in the UK from next year

The Independent UK

ComfortDelGro joins Singapore's race for autonomous vehicles with new shuttle trials and public rides by 2026

Both ComfortDelGro and ride-hailing platform Grab plan to roll out AVs to the public by next year.

Fortune

Uber Gets a Street-High Upgrade as Robotaxis Roll Out in Dallas

Uber's stock surged after a key analyst upgrade, and the launch of its Dallas robotaxi service validated the company's long-term autonomous vehicle strategy.

MarketBeat

Toyota Built This Entire City Around Autonomous Vehicles. Here's What Life Is Like There

Toyota's Woven City is more than just a test course for AVs. Plus: Nvidia's car business is booming, and the Biden-era EV charging investments are paying off.

InsideEVs

Pete Buttigieg Admits Biden Administration Should've Done More To Grow Autonomous Vehicles — Says DOGE-Like Department 'Makes Tons Of Sense'

Biden-era Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says that the Biden administration could've done more to drive growth in the adoption of autonomous vehicles in the U.S.

Benzinga

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Reason

The Trump Administration Waives Obscure Safety Rule Blocking Driverless Trucks

Federal safety regulators have granted driverless truck company Aurora's requested waiver of the warning triangle rule that had acted as a de facto requirement for human drivers in autonomous trucks.

Barchart

Government Shutdown, OpenAI Conference and Other Can't Miss Items this Week

Markets face a week of critical catalysts including the ongoing US government shutdown impacting federal operations, Tesla's (TSLA) Full Self-Driving v14 release Monday, OpenAI's developer conference showcasing AI advancement, and Friday's September jobs report.

The Independent UK

‘No driver, no hands, no clue’: California DUI police left puzzled after pulling Waymo over for illegal U-turn

DUI enforcement officers in San Bruno made the stop on Saturday night after the autonomous vehicle performed the turn right in front of them at a light

Benzinga

George Soros-Backed Kodiak Robotics Merger Funding Announcement Fuels 6% After-Hours Rally In This SPAC Stock

Ares Acquisition Corporation II (NYSE:AACT) shares saw a 6.42% increase during the after-hours session on Tuesday, reaching $9.45. This surge followed the company's successful fundraising for its planned merger with Kodiak Robotics, a company specializing in autonomous vehicle technology.

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Benzinga

Can Lyft's Waymo Deal Really Change The Ride-Hailing Game?

Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) is stepping into the autonomous vehicle (AV) spotlight with its first partnership with Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Waymo, aiming for profitable rides from day one while challenging Uber’s (NYSE:UBER) dominance and positioning itself for accelerated growth.

Roll Call

Lawmakers want driverless vehicle rules in transportation bill - Roll Call

House lawmakers are working on legislation that would promote creation of a national safety regulatory framework for self-driving cars.

Benzinga

3 Stocks To Consider Buying As Self-Driving Vehicles Take Off

The next decade is expected to be a rocket ship ride for the driverless vehicle market, with total revenues projected to rise from $87.2 billion in 2024 to $991.7 billion by 2033, representing a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%, according to Research Markets.

Benzinga

Tesla's Train Tracks Problem: 'You'd Think They'd Be Able To Reliably Detect This Stuff'

As Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) looks to launch autonomous vehicles and its robotaxis in select markets, the company could face setbacks with recent reports showing the vehicles struggling with stopping at railroad crossings.

Reason

MAGA Conservatives, Unions Want To Crush Driverless Trucks. Will the Trump Administration Listen?

A fight over an arcane trucking safety rule reveals the White House's split position on autonomous vehicle regulations.

Benzinga

Josh Hawley To Introduce Bill For Banning Autonomous Vehicles, Pushes For Onboard Safety Operators: 'Terrible For Working People'

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) plans to introduce a bill that would effectively ban fully autonomous driving in the U.S.

Benzinga

Is Self-Driving the Future? Waymo Lands NYC Testing Permit

Waymo will test eight vehicles in the city through September after applying for permitting in New York City in June. This comes after the autonomous vehicle company already expanded to other major metro areas.

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