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.
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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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.
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.
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.
NBC Bay Area – Congressman wants to know how often driverless cars block police, public transit
NBC Bay Area reports on efforts to create a national law for significantly improving reporting requirements for autonomous vehicles.
Daily News Opinion – Go slow on Waymo: Several cautions before self-driving cars come to NYC streets
The NYC Daily News Editorial Board urges the city to put up significant guardrails before allowing Waymo robotaxis.
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.
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
