Self-driving taxis can receive traffic fines in California, but there’s a twist.
California lawmakers are finally addressing the issues surrounding robotaxis, particularly targeting stricter penalties for automated vehicles that break traffic laws. In San Francisco, cars operated by Waymo, a driverless taxi service, have racked up numerous arrests, mostly due to parking infractions. These include blocking traffic during pickups, stopping in restricted areas, and disregarding street cleaning […]
Tesla is ahead in the self-driving competition — so why is Washington attempting to hold it back?
Washington state faces a significant challenge in how it communicates about self-driving cars, and the issue is becoming harder to overlook. Officials and lawmakers continuously promote the idea that self-driving vehicles are the future, touting benefits like safer roads, reduced accidents, and improved mobility. However, they’re also intensifying their critiques of Tesla, a company that […]
Tesla Owners Start Legal Action over Elon Musk’s Broken Self-Driving Promises
International Backlash Against Tesla’s Self-Driving Promises Criticism of Elon Musk’s Tesla is intensifying as car owners allege the company charged them significant amounts for self-driving technology that hasn’t materialized. Take Tom Rosavio, for instance. He is a loyal Tesla supporter and has recently turned against Musk. Rosavio bought a Tesla Model S in 2017, shelling […]
Frustrated Tesla owners file a lawsuit against the company for being ‘deceptive’ about self-driving technology.
Frustrated Tesla owners are launching a legal challenge against the electric vehicle company, claiming that CEO Elon Musk misled them about the self-driving features of their cars. Leading the class action lawsuit is Tom Rosavio, an 80-year-old former lawyer from the San Francisco area, who bought a Tesla Model S for over $100,000 in 2017. […]
Tesla exonerated by federal authorities in investigation of remote self-driving capability.
NHTSA Closes Investigation into Tesla’s Remote Control Feature The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Monday that Tesla has been cleared of at least one federal inquiry regarding self-driving vehicles. This follows a lengthy 15-month investigation focused on the capability of owners to control their cars remotely over short distances. The investigation was […]
Driver fainted while the self-driving car continued to drive.
Driver Arrested for DUI in Self-Driving Car In Northern California, a driver was taken into custody on a DUI charge after being discovered slumped and unconscious at the wheel of his self-driving vehicle, which continued to navigate a crowded street. This unsettling incident took place shortly after 11 a.m. on Wednesday in Vacaville, located about […]
Driver suspected of DUI was found unconscious at the wheel of a self-driving Tesla.
A driver, reportedly under the influence of alcohol and marijuana, was discovered passed out in a Tesla that had been navigating a city street on autopilot. Officers from the Vacaville Police Department found the man dozing in the driver’s seat on a Wednesday morning around 11 a.m., with pizza boxes and small wine bottles scattered […]
Video reveals a self-driving Waymo car obstructing emergency services during a fatal shooting in Austin.
A self-driving Waymo taxi was filmed obstructing emergency response efforts at the site of a mass shooting that occurred at a bustling bar in downtown Austin early Sunday morning. Matthew Turnage had ordered an Uber after leaving a club around 2 a.m. He found his taxi “stuck” at the intersection of West 6th Street and […]
Waymo dominates the robotaxi industry with 15 million self-driving trips in 2025
In some American cities, you can now summon a driverless car through an app, taking you to your destination without any small talk or awkward moments. No incorrect turns, no need for tips, and certainly no lingering smells from cigarettes. In San Francisco, a Waymo ride averages about $8.17, whereas a human-driven Uber costs around […]
House committee approves the SELF DRIVE Act for self-driving cars
Lawmakers Push for Autonomous Vehicle Safety Standards On Tuesday, a group of lawmakers, spearheaded by Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio), began seriously discussing how Congress might tackle the future of self-driving cars. Their focus is on creating national safety standards that could potentially overrule state regulations governing these emerging technologies. The House Energy and Commerce Committee […]