autonomous vehicles California Approves Autonomous Driving Permits for Cruise and Waymo California regulators grant Cruise and Waymo new permits to operate commercial autonomous vehicle services in the state. This milestone allows both companies to expand their robotaxi operations without human drivers.
robotaxis California Clears Waymo and Cruise to Launch Commercial Robotaxi Services The California DMV grants new permits that allow Waymo and Cruise to charge passengers for autonomous rides, bringing fully driverless taxis closer to reality.
waymo Waymo Doubles Driverless Robotaxi Footprint With Five New Cities Waymo removes human safety drivers from its robotaxis in five new cities, starting with Miami today. The public gains access to these fully autonomous rides in 2026.
tesla Tesla Pulls Glitchy Full Self-Driving Update Over Safety Concerns Tesla retracts its latest Full Self-Driving beta after testers report severe issues, highlighting the dangers of rushing unproven autonomous software to public roads.
walmart Walmart Teams With Ford and Argo AI for Autonomous Delivery Walmart partners with Ford and Argo AI to launch an autonomous vehicle delivery service in three major US cities. The initiative focuses on delivering online grocery orders directly to customers' homes.
waymo California DMV Grants Driverless Ride Permits to Waymo and Cruise The California DMV grants deployment permits to Waymo and Cruise, bringing autonomous public rides closer to reality. However, the companies still face regulatory hurdles and specific operating restrictions before launching paid services.
techcrunch disrupt TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 Spotlights AI, Robotics, and Space Innovation TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 features over 80 sessions highlighting the growing impact of artificial intelligence and robotics across multiple industries. Keynote speakers include transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck.
techcrunch disrupt TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 Highlights AI, Robotics, and Space Innovation TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 features over 80 sessions exploring how artificial intelligence transforms industries from transportation to science fiction. Notable speakers include Kai-Fu Lee, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck.
waymo Waymo Robotaxis Excel at Safe, Boring Rides in San Francisco Waymo's expansion into San Francisco highlights how its robotaxis provide exceptionally smooth and uneventful rides. While the lack of drama makes the experience boring for some viewers, the vehicles handle complex maneuvers like unprotected left turns with impressive maturity.
waymo Waymo Launches Trusted Tester Program for San Francisco Residents Waymo brings its autonomous ride-hailing service to San Francisco through a new application-based Trusted Tester program. The expansion places the Alphabet unit in direct competition with local rivals like Cruise and Zoox.
waymo Waymo Reaches 20 Million Autonomous Miles While Tackling San Francisco Streets Waymo's self-driving technology reaches a major milestone of 20 million real-world miles as it intensifies testing in the complex environment of San Francisco. The Alphabet subsidiary also expands its autonomous trucking operations with a new hub in Dallas-Fort Worth.
waymo Waymo Brings Robotaxi Service to San Francisco Streets Alphabet's Waymo launches its Waymo One Trusted Tester program in San Francisco, offering free autonomous rides in all-electric Jaguar I-PACEs. The initial rollout includes human safety operators and requires participants to sign nondisclosure agreements.
waymo Waymo Brings Robotaxi Service to San Francisco Streets Waymo kicks off its Trusted Tester program in San Francisco, offering free robotaxi rides in all-electric Jaguar I-PACEs to a select group of vetted riders. The service operates 24/7 across several city neighborhoods with human safety operators still in the front seat.
waymo Waymo Expands Autonomous Ride-Hailing to San Francisco Alphabet's Waymo brings its autonomous ride-hailing service to San Francisco through a new Trusted Tester program. Participants receive free rides in all-electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles, though safety drivers remain behind the wheel.
waymo Waymo Invites San Francisco Residents to Test Self-Driving Rides Alphabet-owned Waymo launches its "Trusted Tester" program in San Francisco, allowing locals to ride in its autonomous Jaguar I-PACE vehicles and provide feedback. The move marks a step toward expansion as the company looks beyond its initial Phoenix market.