Google-owned Waymo’s robotaxis face federal safety probe over crashes, potential traffic violations
Google’s self-driving car startup Waymo is facing a preliminary investigation from federal safety regulators after its robotaxis have been linked to about 20 traffic accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Tuesday that it had received a total of 22 reports, including 17 where a self-driving Waymo vehicle was the “only vehicle” involved in […]
Despite Elon Musk’s Hype, California Regulators Have Not Received Permit Application for Tesla Robotaxis
Elon Musk’s ambitious plan to launch Tesla’s robotaxi service has hit a snag in California after the state’s main regulator revealed the company has not yet submitted the necessary permit application. facing. CNBC report The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) have confirmed that Tesla has not applied […]
Eric Adams OKs robotaxis in NYC, but they can’t be driverless
New Yorkers will soon see self-driving cars snaking through the city’s congested streets, but the vehicles won’t be driverless. Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday agreed to allow several companies to deploy autonomous vehicles (AVs) and announced requirements for companies to begin the testing phase. The controversial robotaxi, which caused an uproar among San Francisco residents […]