The Latest Breaking News from Waymo

The Dream Of The Flying Taxi Will Never Truly Die

What would a CES be without flying taxis? Plus, more news on Fisker's dealership pivot and why Google's Waymo is reaching "verb" status.

InsideEVs · Jan 10, 2024

Why are self-driving cars exempt from traffic tickets in San Francisco?

Laws in California have yet to catch up to autonomous vehicles, even though hundreds are already on the road

The Guardian - US · Jan 4, 2024

Driverless car startup Cruise's no good, terrible year

After rapidly expanding its self-driving car program, things took a disastrous turn for Cruise when one of its robotaxis struck a pedestrian.

WEKU · Dec 30, 2023

Cruise Takes Risky Route In Autonomous Driving, Lags Behind Waymo And Tesla

GM's Cruise faces safety concerns as it falls short in miles per crash compared to competitors.

Zenger · Nov 23, 2023

Cruise Played Fast And Loose With Self Driving. Now Its CEO Is Out

GM's Cruise suffers the loss of its co-founder after CEO Kyle Vogt resigns from self-driving startup.

InsideEVs · Nov 20, 2023

Elon Musk Weighs In As Google Waymo Faces Scrutiny Over Emergency Response

Alphabet's autonomous driving has faced scrutiny over recent collision incidents.

Zenger · Nov 9, 2023

TechScape: Crypto in the dock, Musk in the frame and fiendish puzzles – three chilling tales for Halloween

Gather round and hear three of the latest scary stories from Silicon Valley and beyond that will frighten you long after the candy is eaten

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023

California regulators suspend recently approved San Francisoc robotaxi service for safety reasons

California regulators have revoked the license of a robotaxi service owned by General Motors after determining its driverless cars that recently began transporting passengers throughout San Francisco are a dangerous menace

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

Self-driving car blocking road ‘delayed patient care’, San Francisco officials say

Cruise, the robotaxi firm, denies the city’s claims its vehicle blocked ambulance which resulted in injured person’s death

The Guardian - US · Sep 5, 2023

Armed with traffic cones, protesters are immobilizing driverless cars

Self-driving cars have flooded San Francisco's streets, and not everyone is happy. Street activists have been using a low-tech solution to incapacitate the vehicles.

WEKU · Aug 26, 2023