Self-driving cars should be required to pass a driving test, just like everyone else.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Bureau estimates that around 40,000 people lost their lives in car accidents last year, with millions more injured. To tackle this issue, automotive and tech companies have been pushing for self-driving vehicles, intending to reduce both the number and severity of crashes. A significant number of fatal accidents are linked […]
Persistent beeping from Waymo self-driving cars irritating California residents
Residents in Santa Monica, California, are raising concerns over persistent noise from Waymo’s driverless vehicles. The autonomous passenger service, which operates in multiple states, has sparked complaints as its charging station seems to create nearly constant beeping sounds. Many locals are reporting issues, stating, “It feels like the beeping never ends,” particularly as state regulations […]
Meet the 24-year-old managing a self-driving landscaping business in Long Island
A New Approach to Lawn Care The customer has no objections. A 24-year-old who left Georgetown law school is making waves on Long Island with his unique fleet of silent, self-driving lawn mowers. These machines, equipped with motion sensors, are changing the way lawn care is done. “We market them as your lawn’s Roomba,” said […]
Waymo Recalls 1,200 Self-Driving Taxis Following Collisions With Gates and Road Barriers
Waymo, the self-driving taxi service under Google’s parent company, has decided to recall 1,212 of its vehicles operating in cities like San Francisco, Phoenix, and Austin due to numerous incidents involving collisions with gates, chains, and other roadside obstacles. This voluntary recall, detailed in a publication from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), involves […]
Waymo Recalls 1,200 Self-Driving Cars Following Accidents with Barriers
Waymo Issues Recall for Over 1,200 Self-Driving Cars Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving technology division, has announced a recall of 1,212 vehicles. This action was prompted by incidents where some cars collided with road barriers. The problem stemmed from issues in how these vehicles detected or responded to various objects on the road. The company indicated that […]
Musk presents his ideas about ‘tens of millions’ of ‘humanoid robots’ and self-driving cars to Trump and Saudi royals.
Elon Musk Discusses Humanoid Robots with Saudi Leaders RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Elon Musk recently shared his vision of a future filled with “humanoid robots” and self-driving cars during a meeting with President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. “We showcased some of the Tesla Optimus robots to his Highness and President Trump, and […]
Self-Driving Trucks Are Now Traveling on Texas Highways
Aurora has become the pioneer in operating commercial driverless trucking services on public roads, with its self-driving trucks now running along a Texas highway connecting Dallas and Houston. Aurora, a prominent player in automated transportation, recently revealed the launch of its driverless trucking service in Texas. The company has teamed up with Uber Cargo and […]
Rules on self-driving cars loosened in bid to challenge China
The Trump administration will allow self-driving vehicles to be exempt from several safety regulations for testing amid efforts to compete with China, Transport Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday. According to a letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. developers of motor vehicles are now able to access the exemption program for non-commercial purposes, […]
Tesla launches test run for full self-driving Supervised — an AI-powered ride hailing service
After Tesla launched a “early employee set” in Austin, Texas with a fully autonomous (FSD) monitored ride service and a “set of early employees” in the San Francisco Bay Area, Robotaxis becomes a reality. The announcement took place on Wednesday at X. “We have completed over 1.5k trips and 15k miles of driving,” the social […]
New option of self-driving taxis to offer public rides this year
The Amazon-backed vehicle has been around for 10 years, and one of the company's co-founders said they wanted to redefine transport. This year, it will be first deployed in Las Vegas, with a new fleet of self-driving taxis ready to hit the streets. The Amazon-backed vehicle has been in 10 years and the company says […]