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Hyundai CEO's Answer For The EV Slowdown: Building Thousands Of Robotaxis

Hyundai's CEO said it plans to build 'tens of thousands' of Ioniq 5 robotaxis for Waymo. The first deliveries start next quarter.

InsideEVs

Americans are so concerned about autonomous vehicles that Minneapolis is considering requiring drivers to sit inside Waymos

A proposed ordinance would require human “safety monitors” to be paid at least a minimum wage to sit in these self-driving cars.

Fortune

Why I can’t wait to get into a driverless car

Letters: Lars Janssen says self-driving vehicles would be a boon for him as he has an eye condition and can’t drive, in response to an article by Adrian Chiles. Plus letters from Richard Connell and Michael Fuller

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Waymo, Japanese partners target driverless taxi service in Tokyo in 2027

Once approvals are secured and the service is fully validated, it will operate ⁠without drivers ‌and be available through both the GO and Waymo apps, the companies said ⁠in a joint statement.

The Economic Times

Waymo Is Bringing Driverless Rides To Las Vegas

The company has been rapidly expanding through the U.S. this year. Now, it's coming to Vegas, where rival Zoox already operates a robotaxi service.

InsideEVs

Uber’s CEO says cutting 3,300 corporate jobs could help lower the price of your next ride

Dara Khosrowshahi said AI has partly created a “tailwind” for the company on productivity.

Fortune

Tesla is Worth More Than the World's Top Car Brands Combined — The Math Behind the $1.4 Trillion Market Cap

Tesla's value rivals 37 automakers combined, but the premium isn't about cars — it's a bet on robotaxis and robots that barely exist yet.

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Waymo pulls over robotaxi after detecting riders were carrying assault rifle

Waymo does not allow riders to carry weapons in its vehicles

The Independent UK

Tesla Wants Firefighters to Move Its Cybercab With a Touchscreen During Emergencies, but What if They're Wearing Gloves?

Tesla Cybercab rides have begun in Austin, but firefighters question how to move a stalled vehicle. NHTSA is auditing about 1,000 Cybercabs.

International Business Times UK

Waymo Just Made A New Friend In Nashville, And It's Not Uber

With Uber partnership on shaky ground, Waymo teams up with Lyft in Tennessee.

InsideEVs

Pony.ai’s CEO thinks robotaxis will be widespread within five years: ‘The technology problem is pretty much already solved’

While Waymo dominates the robotaxi conversation in the U.S., Chinese robotaxi firms like Pony.ai are gaining ground almost everywhere else.

Fortune

Tesla's Cybercab Is Finally Here. So Is The Competition.

The Cybercab launch is a big moment for a company that's spend a decade promising self-driving cars. Rivals haven't been sitting still.

InsideEVs

Tesla’s wildest ride yet: Musk puts steering-wheel-free Cybercabs on Austin streets, daring Americans to let go

Elon Musk’s Tesla has begun testing a new generation of Cybercabs on Austin streets that have neither steering wheels nor brake pedals, placing full control in the autonomous system. The rollout is a major test of Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions as the company faces public scepticism, regulatory scrutiny and fierce competition…

The Economic Times

Woman Gets Into Uber. Then She Notices Her Driver Is Messing With Nylon Zip Ties: ‘Why Waymo Is Superior’

'My heart was RACINGGGGGGGG.'

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The Independent UK

Musk unleashes Tesla Cybercabs with no steering wheel or pedals onto US streets

Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs missing steering wheels and brake pedals onto Austin, Texas, streets Thursday in a bet Americans will get over their fears of “no control” rides and hop inside

Evening Standard

Is London ready for driverless cabs and drone taxis?

Simon Mills looks at how prototypes designed for wide open spaces in California will operate in a busy and pedestrian-heavy city like London

The Independent UK

Uber launches first self-driving taxis in London after cutting thousands of jobs

European streets pose a particular challenge to autonomous vehicles, and regulators have been much slower than in the US to approve them

InsideEVs

Uber And Wayve Beat Waymo To London With UK’s First Robotaxi Service

The first Ford Mustang Mach-E EVs fitted with Wayve’s autonomous driving tech can now be hailed in London on the Uber app.

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The Guardian - UK

London’s first self-driving taxis for hire hit the streets

Wayve robotaxis added to Uber app and will have human in front ready to take over if needed – but only 15 cars licensed

The Economic Times

Uber, Wayve begin robotaxi rollout in London's busy streets as Europe takes cautious approach

London is launching its first self-driving taxi service with Uber and Wayve. These electric vehicles will initially have human safety drivers present. The service operates under Britain's pilot framework for autonomous vehicles. Other companies are also preparing similar services in the city. This marks a significant step toward future autonomous…

The Independent UK

Robotaxi service debuts on London's busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles

Uber and Wayve are launching a robotaxi service in London on Thursday, marking the city's first self-driving taxi service

InsideEVs

Toyota’s Tesla-FSD Like System Arrives In 2028, But With Key Differences

The automaker is also planning to team up with Waymo to enter the robotaxi arena.

InsideEVs

Waymo's Newest City Brings Its Biggest Challenge Yet: Rides In The Snow

Waymo currently operates in mostly warm climates, with mild winters. Now, it's heading to a city that gets around 56 inches of snow per year.

MarketBeat

Amazon’s Zoox Push Tests Tesla’s Robotaxi Premium as Waymo Widens Its Lead

Amazon's Zoox is expanding robotaxi service after regulatory approvals, but it remains far behind Waymo and is a minor factor for Amazon, unlike Tesla, whose valuation leans heavily on autonomous driving.

InsideEVs

Tesla's Cybercab Launch Is Next Week. Here's What Tesla Still Needs To Prove

Tesla scheduled a Cybercab launch event for next week. But will you actually be able to buy one for $30,000?

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