SF Standard – Waymos stalled and snarled traffic after SF’s biggest fireworks show in years
SF Standard reports on how once again Waymo vehicles are incompetent at driving and cause complete traffic chaos.
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Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
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Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Scouring the news for interesting articles on robotaxis.
Read MoreSF Standard – Waymos stalled and snarled traffic after SF’s biggest fireworks show in years
The Independent – I used a self-driving car for 100 days. These are the mistakes it kept making
The Independent reports on how a Tesla using FSD was tested for 100 days and experienced more than 500 safety-critical events that requred driver intervention or revealed an important limitation.
TechCrunch – Waymo and Uber quietly part ways in Phoenix
TechCrunch reports that the marriage between Waymo and Uber was really just one of temporary convenience.
Business Insider – Trump’s DOT proposes new rules for driverless vehicles
Business Insider reports that the DOT will likely grant robotaxi companies the ability to use an unlimited number of vehicles that cannot be driven by a human. But there is a big problem. When the robotaxi goes haywire and blocks traffic then an emergency responder will not be able to drive the vehicle so that it is out of the way.
LA Times – Kids sit in windows as Waymo travels through Westside. Witness alerts company; car doesn’t stop
Once again Waymo allows unattended kids to ride in a Waymo, in violation of California law. And rather shocking they did not stop the ride when they knew the kids were acting dangerously.
New York Times – Why Waymo’s Driverless Taxis Won’t Be on Your Streets Anytime Soon
New York Times reports on how Waymo robotaxis won't be on the streets of some major cities, including New York, within the foreseeable future. Turns out there are lots of issues.
