The Latest Breaking News from Waymo

There are 372 AI unicorns right now, according to PitchBook. Here’s what that means

Right now, in the tech industry paddock, there are 372 AI unicorns, according to PitchBook.

Fortune · Mar 28, 2025

Waymo’s Robotaxis Racked Up $65,000 In Fines Just In San Francisco

Waymo’s robotaxis have been roaming the streets of several cities in the United States for a few years now. They’re quite successful, too, with the company saying earlier this year that it is offering no fewer than 200,000 paid autonomous rides per week—double compared to last year.

InsideEVs · Mar 27, 2025

Waymo Aims to Expand Paid Robotaxi Service to Washington Next Year Following Atlanta, Miami Rollout

Waymo is expanding its paid robotaxi experiences, and its next destination for 2026 is none other than Washington DC.

International Business Times · Mar 26, 2025

GM, Toyota, Stellantis Back New Bill To Weaken Fuel Economy Rules

There are two polite words to describe President Trump’s auto industry policies: uncertain and self-contradictory. He claims he wants to revitalize the car industry, which was already thriving under the previous administration. But the approach involves tariffs that could gut American manufacturing jobs.

InsideEVs · Mar 5, 2025

A Remote Driver Will Deliver This Kia Niro EV Rideshare Car To You

The ride-hailing world is changing fast. Waymo is already running over 200,000 paid robotaxi trips per week in select U.S. cities. Tesla is gearing up to launch its own autonomous ride-hailing service later this year. Now, more upstarts are entering the ring, albeit with unique approaches.

InsideEVs · Mar 5, 2025

Uber launches self-driving rides in Elon Musk’s backyard

Musk, who plans to launch a fleet of self-driving cars this year, has been pipped to the post

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025

A Self-Driving Maserati Just Hit Nearly 200 MPH

A self-driving supercar just broke the speed record for an autonomous car by going 197.7 mph at the Kennedy Space Center. 

InsideEVs · Mar 3, 2025

Self-driving taxis are speeding ahead in America—so why is Europe still waiting?

Despite years of testing, Europe has no commercial robotaxis. Funding, regulations, and infrastructure are holding them back—can the bloc ever catch up?

Fortune · Mar 3, 2025

GM’s EV Surge Is Set To Face Its Biggest Challenge This Year

General Motors is no stranger to navigating storms. It survived the 1970s oil crisis, managed to stay relevant after the onslaught of Japanese automakers in the 1980s, got a colossal bailout from the U.S. government after the 2008-2009 financial crisis, survived the pandemic and now offers the most diverse electric…

InsideEVs · Feb 28, 2025

Waymo Hits 200,000 Paid Trips Per Week Before Tesla Even Gets Started

In the race to lead the autonomous vehicle space—and maybe even the future of transportation—Google's Waymo has about a 100-mile head start. The self-driving taxi division just hit a new milestone: over 200,000 paid rides per week through its Waymo One service. 

InsideEVs · Feb 27, 2025