cruise Cruise Reduces Robotaxi Fleet in Half Following San Francisco Crashes Cruise cuts its San Francisco robotaxi fleet by 50% after a series of recent crashes raises safety concerns. The reduction allows the company to focus on improving its autonomous driving technology.
baidu Beijing Issues First Permits for Fully Driverless Taxi Operations Beijing grants Baidu and Pony.AI the first licenses to operate fully driverless taxis on city streets. While the companies cannot yet charge passengers, the move marks a major step in the commercialization of autonomous vehicles in China.
waymo Waymo Prepares Robotaxi Expansion to Four Additional U.S. Cities Waymo announces plans to bring its robotaxi service to Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis as it rapidly scales its autonomous vehicle network. The Alphabet unit starts manual testing this week but does not provide exact launch timelines for these new markets.
tesla Tesla Grapples With Falling Sales and Robotaxi Doubts Ahead of Q1 Report Tesla prepares to release its first-quarter earnings as CEO Elon Musk confronts a significant slide in electric vehicle sales and widespread skepticism regarding his robotaxi ambitions. The automaker responds to these market challenges by implementing broad price cuts across its vehicle lineup.
waymo Waymo Expands U.S. Robotaxi Fleet to 2,500 Vehicles Across Five Cities Waymo currently operates 2,500 driverless robotaxis in five major U.S. cities, providing 250,000 paid trips weekly. The rapid expansion highlights the shift from experimental testing to commercial autonomous transportation.
nvidia NVIDIA Broadens DRIVE Hyperion Ecosystem to Speed Up Full Self-Driving NVIDIA adds major automotive and sensor partners to its DRIVE Hyperion platform at CES to accelerate Level 4 autonomous vehicle development. The expanded ecosystem ensures seamless hardware integration for passenger and commercial transport.
waymo Waymo Recalls Robotaxis Over Flooding Concerns as Driverless Ride-Hailing Expands Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis to prevent them from entering flooded areas and halts freeway operations in four major cities. Meanwhile, autonomous ride-hailing services from Waymo, Zoox, and others continue expanding across the United States.
cruise Cruise Pays $500,000 After Admitting False Robotaxi Crash Report Autonomous vehicle company Cruise admits to filing a false federal report regarding a 2023 incident where its robotaxi dragged a San Francisco pedestrian. The company agrees to a $500,000 penalty as part of a deferred prosecution agreement with the Department of Justice.
cruise Cruise Pays $500,000 After Admitting False Robotaxi Crash Report Autonomous vehicle company Cruise admits to filing a false federal report about a 2023 incident where its robotaxi dragged a San Francisco pedestrian. The General Motors subsidiary agrees to a $500,000 penalty as part of a deferred prosecution agreement.
robotaxi California Regulators Approve 24/7 Robotaxi Expansion in San Francisco California utility commissioners vote to allow Cruise and Waymo to operate paid, round-the-clock driverless ride services across San Francisco. The landmark decision makes the city the first major U.S. hub with competing robotaxi fleets, despite ongoing safety and traffic concerns.
waymo Waymo Deploys Sixth-Generation Robotaxi Fleet for Broad Expansion Waymo officially launches its sixth-generation robotaxi system, bringing upgraded hardware and software to public streets. The deployment paves the way for a major expansion of the company's driverless ride-sharing network.
waymo Waymo Robotaxis Expand to Freeways in Major US Cities Waymo announces that its fully autonomous taxis will now navigate freeways in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and the San Francisco Bay Area, marking a major industry milestone. The expansion comes after years of careful testing to master high-speed highway conditions without a human backup driver.
robotaxi Robotaxis Aim to Reshape Urban Transportation Without Human Drivers Robotaxis are autonomous vehicles operating at SAE level 4 or 5 that provide ride-hailing services without human drivers. Experts predict these driverless taxis significantly reduce operating costs and transform urban mobility, though their impact on traffic congestion remains debated.
baidu Beijing Issues First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Testing Permits to Baidu and Pony.ai Beijing grants Baidu and Pony.ai the first permits in China to test fully driverless robotaxis with remote oversight. This milestone marks a significant step toward the commercialization of autonomous vehicle technology in the country.
beijing Beijing Issues China's First Permits for Driverless Robotaxis Beijing grants Baidu and Pony.ai the nation's first permits to operate robotaxis without a safety driver behind the wheel. Passengers can now hail these fully autonomous vehicles in a designated suburban area.