Reuters – US closes probe into Waymo self-driving collisions, unexpected behavior
Reuters reports that NHTSA has dropped their investigation of multiple Waymo incidences including collisions and traffic violations. No action was taken.
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Business Insider – Tesla tells staff it plans to roll out its Robotaxi service in San Francisco this weekend
Business Insider reports that Tesla is planning on providing illegal non-autonomous ride hail service in San Francisco starting this weekend. The California Public Utilities Commission, which regulates passenger service, will not be pleased.
Forbes – Tesla Robotaxis Average Just 20 Miles A Day — Meanwhile, Where’s Mobileye?
Forbes reports that Tesla robotaxis have driven just a pathetic average of 20 miles a day
Jalopnik – Boston Flips The Bird To Waymo Robotaxis
Jalopnik reports that Boston folks and their city officials do not want Waymo robotaxis without first understanding their impact on equity and employment.
electrek – Tesla teleoperated robot failed while serving popcorn on first day of new diner
electrek reports that even Tesla teleoperated puppets don't work. Tesla autonomy tech is simply a joke.
electrek – Tesla puts foot in its mouth: ‘unsupervised self-driving is not solved’, but what about robotaxi?
electrek reports that Tesla admits that even though it is running robotaxis in Austin (with both teleoperation and a safety driver on board) they still have not solved self driving.
CNBC – Tesla shares drop 8% after auto sales plunge again
CNBC reports that Tesla had another disastrous quarter, and the hype about robotaxis and robots is helping support the meme stock.
FastCompany – Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot is still an Elon Musk pipe dream
FastCompany reports on its not just robotaxis that Tesla is failing in. They have no hope of ever succeeding with their humanoid robots either.
Boston Globe – ‘Drivers are people’: Boston City councilors want to delay the arrival of self-driving cars
Boston Globe reports that City Councilors are not happy with Waymo providing robotaxi service in Boston due to concerns about congestion, safety, and workers.
Inside EVs – Tesla Wants To Know What Happens If Someone Messes With Its Robotaxis
Inside EVs reports that Tesla is concerned that someone is going to mess with their alleged robotaxis. But they for some reason think the threat might be from wireless interference.
electrek – Elon Musk with a straight face: Tesla Robotaxi will cover half of US population by end of the year
electrek reports on Elon Musk's absurd prediction that Tesla Robotaxis will cover half the population of the US. Pure comedy!
Wired – Did Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch Backfire?
Wired reports that a recent survey shows that people are not interested in Tesla's alleged robotaxi service in the first place. Difficult to address the technical issues when their biggest problem is lack of demand.
ABC 7 News – Waymo detour leaves SF tourist temporarily stuck inside garage with other robotaxis
ABC 7 News reports that a Waymo took a passenger on a "shortcut" and they ended up stuck in the Waymo dungeon parking garage. Whoops!
NBC Bay Area – DMV legal battle against Tesla begins in Oakland court
NBC Bay Area reports that the Tesla trial has started. They have been brought to court by the California DMV for (allegedly) misrepresenting the capabilities of theiri Autopilot and Full Self Driving systems.
GM Authority – NHTSA To Cut 25 Percent Of Its Workforce: Report
GM Authority reports that NHTSA staffing is being cut by 25%. This will of course affect the ability of NHTSA to foster safety.
