Topic: robotaxi services
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Waymo launches Dallas robotaxi service for all riders
Waymo has removed the waitlist for its robotaxi service in Dallas, making the service available to all residents and visitors via the Waymo app, though trips to Dallas Love Field Airport are not yet supported. The service, which launched publicly in February via waitlist and has since served abou...
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Waymo launches $30 monthly premium tier for faster pickups
Waymo Premier is a new $29.99 monthly subscription for loyal riders in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, offering an exclusive autonomous ride experience similar to Uber One. Subscribers receive priority pickups, 10 percent cash back on trips, early access to new robotaxi cities, and up to...
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A Ride in a UK Self-Driving Car - Here’s What Happened
Wayve, in partnership with Uber, plans to launch Level 4 autonomous robotaxi trials in London by 2026, with wider deployment targeted for late 2027, while Waymo also aims to introduce its driverless service in the city around the same time. London presents unique challenges for self-driving cars,...
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Tech Giants Forge Robotaxi Alliance: Uber, Stellantis, Nvidia, Foxconn
Stellantis has formed a strategic alliance with Uber, Nvidia, and Foxconn to develop and launch an autonomous ride-hailing service, marking a significant resurgence in the robotaxi sector. The partnership will see Stellantis manufacturing vehicles, Nvidia and Foxconn integrating self-driving tech...
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ECARX, backed by Geely, signs $750M deal to build robotaxis for May Mobility
ECARX has signed a $750 million framework agreement to supply May Mobility with thousands of autonomy-ready vehicles for its commercial robotaxi fleet. The vehicles will combine ECARX’s integrated computing platforms and software stacks with Geely’s global architecture to support May Mobility’s l...
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Waymo Launches SFO Passenger Rides, But Not to Terminals
Waymo has launched its commercial autonomous ride-hailing service to and from San Francisco International Airport, starting with a select user group before a wider rollout. Initial airport trips will use the SFO Rental Car Center instead of main terminals, allowing officials to monitor integratio...
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Waymo Rolls Out Driverless Rides in Miami for 2026 Launch
Waymo has launched its fully driverless robotaxi service in Miami and is expanding to several other U.S. cities, with a commercial launch planned for 2026. The company now offers paid autonomous rides on highways in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix, while facing competition from Zoox and T...
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Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to 3 New Cities
Waymo is expanding its commercial robotaxi service to San Diego, Las Vegas, and Detroit, with a planned public rollout next year to accelerate its driverless technology deployment. The expansion requires regulatory approvals in Nevada and Michigan, and the company faces local opposition in other ...
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Waymo doubles lobbying spend in robotaxi fight with Uber
Waymo spent over $1 million on federal lobbying in Q2, more than doubling its expenditure from the same period last year, nearly matching Uber's lobbying level and outpacing rivals like Zoox and Tesla. Waymo pushes for fast-tracked approval of fully driverless ride-hailing, while Uber advocates a...
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GM Sees Autonomous Cars Doubling as Robotaxis
GM has shifted from its abandoned Cruise robotaxi division to a hybrid model where privately owned autonomous vehicles can also serve as robotaxis when idle. The company’s next-generation vehicles will use its Super Cruise technology as a foundation, aiming to enable full self-driving in urban en...
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Zevo to Launch Robotaxi Fleet, Starting with Tensor
The autonomous vehicle industry is advancing, with companies deploying robotaxi services and aiming to sell fully self-driving cars to consumers by 2026, enabling personal and commercial uses like peer-to-peer ride-sharing. Zevo, an EV car-share service, is partnering with startup Tensor to purch...
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Waymo Cleared to Expand Robotaxi Service Across California
Waymo has received regulatory approval to expand its autonomous vehicle testing and deployment across much of California, including the Bay Area, Sacramento, and a Southern California corridor from Santa Clarita to San Diego. The company must secure additional clearances before offering paid ride...
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Amazon's Zoox Initiates Robotaxi Trials in Los Angeles
Zoox, Amazon’s autonomous vehicle unit, is deploying a small fleet of retrofitted test vehicles on the streets of Los Angeles starting Tuesday -- a
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Tesla Building Wheelchair-Accessible Robotaxi
Tesla is developing a purpose-built, wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicle, as confirmed by a company representative during a DC hearing on robotaxi services. Currently, no US robotaxi company offers fleetwide wheelchair-accessible driverless rides, with Waymo citing difficulty finding a suita...
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Uber Aims to Be the Swiss Army Knife of Robotaxis
Uber has launched a new division, Uber Autonomous Solutions, to provide comprehensive operational services like fleet management and customer support, allowing autonomous vehicle tech firms to focus solely on their self-driving software. The company is building a commercial framework for autonomy...
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Tesla Launches FSD in China, Where Rivals Already Sell Self-Driving Cars
Tesla has confirmed its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system is now available in China, marking a major milestone, though it remains unclear if regulatory approval has been granted or if consumers can immediately activate the feature. Despite its name, Tesla's FSD is a Level 2 system requiring a...
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Waymo leads autonomous vehicle registrations as Tesla lags behind
Waymo dominates Texas autonomous vehicle registrations with 577 self-driving cars, far ahead of competitors like Avride (317), Nuro (47), and Tesla (42). The Texas DMV launched a public website on May 28 to comply with a state law requiring companies to report fleet sizes and safety data, providi...
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San Francisco Aims to Be Emerging Tech's Testbed
San Francisco is positioning itself as a national leader in testing autonomous vehicles and AI, with companies like Waymo, Zoox, and Uber deploying robotaxis as part of the city's economic vision. Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasizes safety as a top priority, noting that state agencies regulate autonomo...
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BYD, Geely to Use Nvidia Robotaxi Platform
Nvidia has secured major partnerships with Chinese automakers BYD and Geely, who will adopt its Drive Hyperion platform to develop Level 4 self-driving vehicles, expanding its influence in the autonomous vehicle sector. The collaborations, which include deals with Lyft and Uber for robotaxi netwo...
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Vay's Remote Driving Tech Could Secure $410M From Grab
German startup Vay secured a $60 million investment from Grab, with potential to grow to $410 million if performance targets are met, aimed at expanding its remote-controlled car rental service in the U.S. Vay's business model uses human operators to remotely deliver rental vehicles, targeting co...
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