self-driving cars Robotaxis Disrupt San Francisco Traffic as Regulators Fall Behind Self-driving taxis from Cruise and Waymo cause significant traffic disruptions in San Francisco, blocking streetcars and emergency vehicles. Weak state regulations leave city officials powerless to address these autonomous vehicle failures.
waymo Waymo Opens Driverless Robotaxi Service to All Riders in Downtown Phoenix Waymo now allows the general public to hail fully driverless ride-hail vehicles in downtown Phoenix around the clock. This commercial expansion highlights the company's rapid push toward widespread autonomous transportation.
waymo Waymo Opens Fully Driverless Robotaxi Service to All in Downtown Phoenix Waymo now allows the general public to hail fully driverless ride-hail vehicles in downtown Phoenix around the clock. This commercial expansion highlights the company's accelerated push toward widespread autonomous transportation.
waymo Waymo Targets Los Angeles as Next City for Driverless Robotaxi Service Google's Waymo announces plans to bring its fully driverless ride-hailing service to Los Angeles, marking a significant leap in operational complexity. The company has not yet provided a specific launch timeline for the expansion.
cruise Cruise Accelerates Driverless Robotaxi Launch to Austin and Phoenix GM's Cruise announces plans to launch fully driverless commercial robotaxi services in Austin and Phoenix before the end of 2022. This aggressive expansion moves the company's geographic scaling schedule forward by six months.
autonomous trucks Tech Giants Urge California Governor to Lift Ban on Autonomous Trucks A coalition of 34 tech and logistics companies asks Governor Newsom to end California's ban on heavy autonomous vehicles, warning the state risks losing business to Texas and others. The DMV indicates it plans to develop new regulations but provides no specific timeline.
uber Uber Partners With Waymo to Integrate Self-Driving Tech Uber and Waymo form a strategic partnership to bring Waymo's autonomous vehicles to the Uber platform. The deal marks a major shift after years of prior rivalry and legal disputes.
cruise Cruise Wins Approval to Charge for Driverless Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco The California Public Utilities Commission grants Cruise the final permit needed to commercially operate driverless ride-hailing services in San Francisco. The company starts by charging fares for overnight trips in select areas before planning a full citywide expansion.
cruise Cruise Wins Approval to Charge for Driverless Robotaxis in San Francisco General Motors' Cruise receives a landmark permit to commercially operate driverless robotaxis in San Francisco. The service faces strict initial limits on hours and location but paves the way for 24/7 paid rides.
cruise Cruise Wins Approval to Charge for Driverless Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco General Motors' Cruise receives a critical permit to commercially operate driverless robotaxis in San Francisco. The company currently faces strict overnight limits but plans to expand to full citywide service soon.
waymo Waymo Launches Fully Driverless Robotaxi Service in Downtown Phoenix Waymo removes human safety drivers from its downtown Phoenix robotaxi operations, initially offering the fully autonomous rides to employees before a public rollout. The company also begins autonomous testing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
waymo Waymo Launches Fully Driverless Robotaxi Rides for San Francisco Employees Waymo kicks off employee-only, fully autonomous rides across a wide swath of San Francisco using its current testing permit. The move intensifies the competitive battle against Cruise in the Bay Area.
waymo Waymo Launches Fully Driverless Robotaxi Rides for San Francisco Employees Waymo kicks off employee-only driverless rides across a wide swath of San Francisco using a state testing permit. The move intensifies the competitive battle against rival Cruise in the city.
waymo Waymo Launches Fully Driverless Ride-Hailing Service in San Francisco Waymo officially begins operating fully autonomous vehicles on San Francisco streets, though initially only for employee passengers. The move makes Waymo the second robotaxi company to offer driverless rides in the city.
waymo Waymo Launches Driverless Robotaxi Rides for San Francisco Employees Waymo begins offering fully autonomous rides to its employees in San Francisco as it expands its testing territory. The move intensifies the ongoing competition with Cruise in the Bay Area.