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Driverless cars are coming to the UK – but the road to autonomy has bumps ahead

Waymo plans London robotaxis as early as 2026, but the history shows hype, hesitation and a few missed turns

The Guardian - UK

Heed warnings from Wolmar on robotaxis

Brief letters: Driverless cabs | Able-bodied and disabled | George, Stourbridge’s station cat | Marina Abramović show | Nominative determinism

The Guardian - UK

Indexes Turn Red as Stocks Give Up Morning Gains

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.66%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.62%. After starting the day higher, stock indexes have turned lower and all 3 indexes...

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Stocks Climb as Strong AI Spending Boosts Market Confidence

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.50%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.27%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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5 things to expect from Waymo's autonomous taxi rides in London – from pricing to in-car music

Waymo says it is currently mapping routes in over 20 London boroughs – here's what to expect when it rolls out next year.

TechRadar

Why Is DoorDash Stock Gaining Today?

DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) shares are trading higher on Thursday as the company expands its presence into the autonomous delivery space through a new collaboration with Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL).

Benzinga

Inside Kia's Plan To Win With Affordable EVs

Kia plans 200,000 cheap EVs every year, Elon Musk's $56 billion pay is back in the courts, and Waymo heads to London.

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Racing toward safety: The U.S. journey to safer roads through innovation and collaboration

The FIA’s original mission was to represent motorists and promote road safety, long before motorsport governance became part of its remit.

Fortune

Driverless taxis will operate in London 'within weeks' in major milestone for city's transport ambitions

Waymo, which is owned by Google's parent company Alphabet, plans to launch its autonomous vehicles in the capital next year after rivals Uber and Wayve announce trials

Evening Standard

Waymo Eyes London As Next Stop In Global Driverless Expansion

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) owned Waymo said on Wednesday it plans to launch its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in London next year, expanding its global footprint in driverless mobility.

Benzinga

Waymo to introduce driverless minicabs in London in 2026

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she was ‘delighted’ by the announcement.

Evening Standard

Waymo says it will expand to Europe next year with driverless robotaxis in London

Waymo is the second company to say it will bring robotaxis to the UK.

Euronews

Waymo to launch driverless taxis in London next year

UK capital will be first European city to offer rides through world’s leading driverless taxi service

The Independent UK

Waymo plans to bring its driverless taxis to London in 2026

Waymo plans to expand its robotaxi service to London next year

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The Guardian - UK

Driverless taxis from Waymo will be on London’s roads next year, US firm announces

Cars with human safety drivers set to appear in 2026 but black-cab drivers dismiss service as ‘fairground ride’

Fortune

Waymo says it will expand to Europe next year with London launch

As the U.K. government continues to develop guidelines and approval processes, it might take time for Waymo to be able to scale in England.

The Independent UK

Road to nowhere: Prankster sends 50 Waymo driverless taxis to dead-end street in San Francisco

Riley Walz, a young software engineer, announced that he was behind the stunt

InsideEVs

Rivian Says Not To Rule Out Lidar In Future Models

CEO RJ Scaringe says Rivian sees a

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Whoops—Ohio Accidentally Excludes Most Major Porn Platforms From Anti-Porn Law

Ohio lawmakers set out to block minors from viewing online porn. They messed up.

Benzinga

Uber, Lyft Drivers Gain Historic Right To Unionize In California As Newsom Signs Bill Impacting 800,000 Gig Workers

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) on Friday signed a landmark bill granting Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) and Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) drivers the legal right to unionize, marking a major victory for gig workers.

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

The Independent UK

California police pull over a self-driving Waymo for an illegal U-turn, but they can't ticket

Police in Northern California pulled over a self-driving Waymo taxi after it made an illegal U-turn

The Guardian - US

California police stumped after trying to ticket driverless car for illegal U-turn

San Bruno officers pull over Waymo but say a ticket wasn’t issued, as ‘citation books don’t have a box for “robot”’

Barchart

Move Over, Nvidia! These Analysts Are Betting on Another Tech Stock for the World’s No. 1 Spot.

Analysts are bullish on GOOGL stock as Alphabet continues to expand its AI capabilities while growing revenue and earnings at a steady pace.

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