Keywords: Autonomous vehicles


Amazon's Zoox secures historic US approval for steering-wheel-free robotaxis

Amazon-owned Zoox has achieved a landmark breakthrough in the autonomous mobility sector after receiving the first U.S. regulatory approval to commercially operate paid robotaxis built without a steering wheel or traditional driver controls. The decision represents a major step toward the commercialization......

Uber Cuts Customer Support Roles and Accelerates AI Integration in Operational Shake-Up

Uber Technologies Inc. is restructuring key internal operations by reducing headcount in its customer support division, reflecting a broader effort to cut overhead costs and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across its platforms. The ride-hailing and delivery giant confirmed it is eliminating......

France blocks Tesla’s supervised autonomous driving system over safety concerns

France has decided not to authorize Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system for the time being, citing unresolved safety concerns surrounding the deployment of advanced driver-assistance technologies on public roads. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot confirmed that the French government was not......

Tesla expands robotaxi service to Miami in push for autonomous ride-hailing

Tesla has expanded its autonomous ride-hailing network to Miami, marking another step in the company's strategy to scale its Robotaxi platform and accelerate the adoption of self-driving technology in the United States. The company announced on Friday that its Robotaxi service is now available in......

Waymo to recall over 3,800 robotaxis after software risk in construction zones

Waymo, the autonomous driving company owned by Alphabet, has announced a recall of 3,871 robotaxis in the United States following the identification of a software issue that could cause vehicles to enter closed highway construction zones. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration......

Uber opens sign-ups for London robotaxis ahead of expected launch in coming months

Uber has opened registrations for users in London who want to try its upcoming robotaxi service, which is expected to launch in the coming months pending regulatory approval. The ride-hailing company announced that its first autonomous vehicle service in the UK will be powered by artificial intelligence......

China’s Xpeng starts mass production of robotaxis in Guangzhou

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng Inc has announced the start of mass production of its first robotaxi at its headquarters in Guangzhou, marking a major step toward fully autonomous mobility. The company said it aims to achieve fully driverless operations by early 2027 as it accelerates its......

Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 robotaxis over software safety issue

Waymo has announced a recall of 3,791 self-driving robotaxis in the United States following the discovery of a software issue that could affect vehicle safety in certain conditions. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the problem may cause some autonomous vehicles to incorrectly......

China suspends robotaxi licences after Baidu system failure

China has suspended the issuance of new licences for autonomous vehicles following a major technical failure involving Baidu’s robotaxi fleet. The decision comes after an incident in Wuhan where more than 100 autonomous vehicles reportedly stopped operating at the same time, triggering disruption......