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.
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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.
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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.
Reuters – US senators ask for review of Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ safety data, citing Reuters report
Reuters reports that Tesla has once again exaggerated its safety claims creating “an urgent safety problem.” So why is FSD still allowed to be used on our public streets?
SF Chronicle – ‘Do better’: San Francisco is fed up with this Waymo behavior
SF Chronicle reports that Waymos aren't content to have seriously injured a bicyclist in San Francisco due to not following the traffic laws. Now they appear to park in bike lanes in a regular basis.
