Streetsblog – Are Tesla’s First Robotaxis Safe For U.S. Roads?
Streetsblog questions the safety of the Tesla autonomous driving system by showing how it doesn't stop for school buses and would run over a child given the opportunity.
Robotaxi.news
Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Robotaxi.news
Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Politics
Cars, being fast moving and heavy, are quite dangerous. They should be well regulated for safety. But it turns out regulations can be bought and paid for by lobbying money…
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Reuters – US safety agency contacts Tesla on robotaxi issues seen in online videos
Reuters reports on how Tesla "robotaxis" have already malfunctioned enough that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is asking them what the heck is going on.
Reuters – Tesla robotaxi launch: EV maker seeks to keep Texas data private, regulator says
Reuters reports on how Tesla refuses to release any safety information. Sounds like they know how unsafe their driving system actually is.
The Verge – How Texas’ hands-off approach to autonomous vehicles gave Tesla an opening
The Verge reports on how Tesla's robotaxi attempt is in Texas because of the extremely lenient laws there. Their politicians appears to simply not care at all about safety of the public.
KXAN Austin – US traffic safety agency says Tesla responded to letter concerning its robotaxis
KXAN Austin reports on how the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has stated that Tesla has answered their questions on how they plan on offering robotaxi service safely. But Tesla won't allow the answers to be released to the public even though they will be using public roads.
Bay Area Current – The Torched Waymos: Burning Effigies of Tech Oligarchy
Bay Area Current provides more in depth reasons for why protestors have been burning Waymos
Wired – Ahead of Protests, Waymo Scales Back Robotaxi Service Nationwide
Waymo is apparently a bit tired of being the target of political ire. So they are hiding away for a few days.
SF Chronicle – If Waymos are ignited during Saturday’s No Kings protest, S.F. officials could let them burn
It is remarkable that officials in San Francisco have to put out announcement that if Waymos are lit on fire during protests that they likely will just let them burn
Barrons – Why Protestors Are Burning Waymo Self-Driving Cars in Los Angeles.
Barrons speculates on why protestors are burning Waymo vehicles
CNBC – Photos show Waymo vehicles on fire during LA protests as company cuts downtown service
CNBC reports on photos of the rather spectacular Waymo fires in Los Angeles during the ICD protests
Wall Street Journal – Waymo Driverless Taxis Become Protesters’ New Favorite Target
WSJ reports on how Waymos have become a target of protests. Current count is 5 Waymos destroyed.
electrek – Tesla admits it would ‘suffer financial harm’ if its self-driving crash data becomes public
electrek reports on how Tesla continues to try to hide their crash data.
LA Times – Santa Monica residents go to war against Waymo, including obstructing driverless taxis
LA Times reports on how awful Waymo is towards neighbors. Their charging lots create loud sounds 24-hours a day. Neighbors have taken to blocking the vehicles with cones or even their bodies.
NY Times – Driverless Semi Trucks Are Here, With Little Regulation and Big Promises
NY Times reports that driverless trucks are starting in Texas, but with very little oversight. And it must be noted that Aurora has reverted to having human drivers as backups, which ensures that there will be no cost saving for now.
Fortune – Questions swirl as Tesla nears Austin launch day for high stakes driverless robotaxi launch
Fortune reports on how Tesla is supposed to launch their robotaxi system in Austin in June, yet they lack the fundamental technology to operate autonomous vehicles. Surely they will simply be using human drivers in what is basically an absurdly expensive ride hailing scheme.
