Waymo’s skyrocketing ridership in one chart
Waymo’s weekly paid robotaxi trips have increased tenfold in less than two years.
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Zoox brings its robotaxis to Austin and Miami
After nearly two years of testing in the two cities, the Amazon-owned company says it’s getting closer to offering rides.
Uber taps Rivian to build robotaxis in deal worth up to $1.25B
Uber is kicking off the partnership with an initial $300 million investment, while Rivian will provide as many as 50,000 autonomous R2 SUVs.
Motional robotaxis join the Uber app in Vegas two years after major reset
The launch comes just two years after a major reboot at Hyundai-owned Motional. The service will start with a safety monitor, which Motional hopes to remove by year’s end.
Zoox starts mapping Dallas and Phoenix for its robotaxis
It’s a precursor to launching robotaxis in those cities, though the Amazon-owned company is still waiting for federal approval to commercially operate its purpose-built AV.
Uber and Lyft to test Baidu robotaxis in London next year, joining Waymo
The geographic expansions continue for the ride-hailing companies’ robotaxi plans.
Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, judge rules
The judge ruled Tesla should have to suspend manufacturing and sales in California for 30 days, but the DMV stayed those rulings for 90 days to allow Tesla to comply.
Tesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin with no safety driver
It’s one of the last big steps before the company can truly claim it’s operating a robotaxi service, and start to take on Waymo.
Inside Rivian’s big bet on AI-powered self-driving
Rivian demonstrated the progress it’s made, and in the process showed just how far it still has to go to make its cars autonomous.
Riding onboard with Rivian’s race to autonomy
Rivian demonstrated the progress it’s made, and in the process showed just how far it still has to go to make its cars autonomous.