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Traffic, wet concrete, and a collision with a fire truck: Robotaxis cause chaos in San Francisco after expansion

Critics warned cars weren’t ready for full operations in San Francsico ahead of vote earlier this month

The Independent UK

Cruise AV Robotaxi Gets Stuck In Wet Concrete In San Francisco

Less than a week ago, the California Public Utilities Commission approved the expansion of Cruise and Waymo's self-driving car services in San Francisco 24/7.

InsideEVs

Cruise AV Robotaxis Block SF Street, Connectivity Issues Blamed

The incident happened one day after the California Public Utilities Commission granted approval to Waymo and Cruise to offer paid robotaxi rides 24/7 in SF.

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Robotaxi breakdowns cause mayhem in San Francisco days after expansion vote

Public utilities commission had allowed Google’s Waymo and General Motors’ Cruise to operate all day in a vote on Thursday

The Guardian - US

How a vote to empower autonomous ‘robotaxis’ from Cruise and Waymo has divided San Francisco

As the issue exposes deep divides on safety, ethics, environmentalism, and the footprint of Big Tech in the city, Josh Marcus takes a ride in a driverless vehicle

The Independent UK

Google’s Waymo and GM’s Cruise win approval to widen robotaxi service in San Francisco—prompting a vow from angry residents to continue staging traffic cone protests

City officials likely to appeal state regulator’s decision to remove limits for Cruise and Waymo, with the fire department chief telling the two companies “it is not our job to babysit your vehicles.”

Fortune

California allows robo-taxis to expand and emergency responders aren't happy

In a 3-1 vote, California's transportation regulator allows self-driving car companies to expand their programs in the state — despite opposition from police and fire departments.

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2 robotaxi services seeking to bypass safety concerns and expand in San Francisco face pivotal vote

California regulators are poised to decide whether two rival robotaxi services can provide around-the-clock rides throughout San Francisco

The Independent UK

Recalling a wild ride with a robotaxi named Peaches as regulators mull San Francisco expansion plan

An Associated Press reporter recalls the first time he took a ride in a car without sitting in the driver’s seat

The Independent UK

Rivian Adds Former Hyundai Motor America CEO To Board Of Directors

Previously, Krafcik, 61, was the CEO of Waymo, also known as Google’s self-driving car project, as well as the president of TrueCar.

InsideEVs

Rafaela Vasquez Sentenced To Probation For Fatal Collision With Autonomous Uber Vehicle

Uber backup driver pleads guilty in landmark self-driving car fatality case

Zenger

The rebel group stopping self-driving cars in San Francisco – one cone at a time

The Safe Street Rebel group has waged a war against robotaxis in an effort to end vehicle dominance in the city and promote public transport

The Guardian - US

Angry San Franciscans are sabotaging Waymo and Cruise robotaxis with one simple trick

People living alongside the futuristic services are not happy with the effect they have on everyday traffic and emergency vehicles.

Fortune

Protesters develop novel way to build cone-sensus against driverless cars

San Francisco’s Safe Street Rebel group are disabling autonomous taxis by placing a cone on the hood of the car

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The Guardian - UK

TechScape: Self-driving cars are here and they’re watching you

Driverless cars have their cameras trained on the road – and on those inside, making some wonder just how that data will be used. Plus, Twitter’s viewing limits

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Slow the roll of robotaxis. They aren’t safe enough yet to take over California’s streets

Self-driving cars may be the future, but right now they’re still a work in progress.

The Guardian - US

Fire chief warns against ‘unleashing’ self-driving taxis in San Francisco

Driverless cars are becoming a nuisance for the department as they appear to obstruct fire engines and block roads in emergencies

The Guardian - US

Cruise robotaxi appears to hinder emergency crews after mass shooting

Company said vehicle never obstructed access to scene in San Francisco even as police in video say it blocked first responders

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Waymo said that a small dog 'did not survive' after it was hit by a driverless car

Alphabet-owned Waymo said that an initial review of the collision found that the autonomous driving system correctly identified the dog but “was not able to avoid contact.”

The Independent UK

Waymo self-driving car kills a dog in San Francisco

Driverless car’s autonomous system identied dog ‘but was not able to avoid contact’

Zenger

Scientists Say Self-driving Cars May Be Dangerous Because They Don’t Understand Social Cues

Researchers say self-driving cars can cause jams and anger other road users.

The Guardian - US

Self-driving Waymo car kills dog amid increasing concern over robotaxis

Collision occurred as canine ran out from behind another car, but autonomous vehicle could not stop in time to avoid contact

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Is Alphabet (GOOGL) a Buy This Week?

Tech behemoth Alphabet (GOOGL) has been making significant strides in AI technology. With recent positive developments and the stock’s upward trajectory, it might be worth exploring whether Alphabet presents a buying opportunity this week. Read more to find out.

Evening Standard

Uber will start offering Americans driverless rides later this year

Ride-sharing app announces partnership with Waymo, starting in Phoenix, Arizona

Android Central

Uber adds Waymo's self-driving cars to its rideshare network, but only in one city

Waymo announces its partnership with Uber, bringing its self-driving vehicles to its vast rideshare and delivery network.

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