Waymo refutes claims that foreign “response agents” secretly manage its self-driving taxis in Senate hearing
Waymo’s Safety Officer Faces Senate Scrutiny Waymo’s chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, was evasive when questioned about the company’s reliance on foreign operators. U.S. senators, particularly Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), challenged Peña during a recent hearing regarding whether Waymo utilizes overseas employees to aid driverless taxis in challenging driving situations. During the hearing, Markey raised […]
Affordable flying taxis in LA will reduce 90-minute trips to only five minutes.
In the past year, traffic congestion in Los Angeles has reached incredible levels. However, residents may soon have an aerial alternative to the city’s infamous freeway gridlock. Archer Aviation is positioning itself as the primary air transportation option for the upcoming 2028 Olympics, aiming to provide short flights at prices similar to Uber Black. According […]
Uber and Lyft drivers in California rally against Waymo taxis, calling on state officials for stricter regulations.
Lyft and Uber Drivers Rally Against Self-Driving Waymo Taxis in San Francisco On Friday, drivers from Lyft and Uber held a protest in San Francisco against the self-driving Waymo taxis, urging state regulators to enhance oversight of autonomous vehicles. Their concerns stem from recent troubling incidents where self-driving cars have caused harm to animals and […]
Notorious subway vigilante Curtis Sliwa spent $35,000 on taxis during the New York City mayoral race
Curtis Sliwa’s Campaign Spending on Rides Raises Eyebrows During his mayoral campaign, Curtis Sliwa, the infamous subway vigilante, spent close to $35,000 on Ubers and taxis. On Thursday, he defended this hefty expenditure, stating that it was necessary due to threats to his life. The Republican candidate, known for his patrols with the Guardian Angels, […]
Self-flying taxis can travel almost 125 miles on a single battery charge
Electric Vehicles Take Flight A Chinese automotive company is pushing the boundaries of electric vehicle technology with the introduction of driverless flying taxis capable of covering over 100 miles on a single charge. The company, EHang, aims to transform intercity air travel into a secure and efficient experience, as highlighted in a recent viral video. […]
500 NYC taxis will install cameras to combat fraud groups staging fake accidents and abandoning passengers.
New Pilot Program for NYC Taxis Tackles Insurance Fraud A new initiative is set to install vehicle surveillance cameras in 500 New York City taxis. This pilot program aims to combat the so-called “cartels” that are responsible for billion-dollar insurance fraud schemes involving taxis. Dubbed “Operation Bright Eyes,” the program aims to put an end […]
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 […]
Driverless Waymo taxis may be available for purchase in the future
According to Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, Waymo’s self-driving robotaxis could be used for future private ownership. The vehicle is currently the only unmanned Robotaxis with 700 vehicles, which collects fares for vehicles in the US, and is based in San Francisco. “Personal ownership has future options,” Pichai said in his post-revenue call on Thursday, […]
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 […]
Delta CEO reveals when we could see air taxis in the sky
As new technologies emerge in aerospace, Delta is leveraging the latest aviation platforms and new partnerships to live up to its motto of “keep climbing.” Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian spoke about the company's future plans and hinted that air taxis could soon take to the skies. “We're going to start seeing them in […]