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Uber Cuts 3,300 Jobs as Londoners Start Riding Its AI Taxis for No Extra Cost

Uber has launched supervised AI taxi rides in London at no extra cost as it cuts 3,300 corporate jobs and expands investment in autonomous vehicles.

International Business Times UK

Uber is cutting 3,300 jobs despite double-digit growth as it makes room for its robotaxi future

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the cuts will make Uber “faster and smarter” as it invests billions into autonomous vehicles.

Fortune

Uber Scraps Remote Work for 99% of Its Corporate Staff Whilst Simultaneously Slashing 3,300 Jobs

Uber announces 3,300 job cuts and reduces remote-work roles, affecting its global workforce. The restructuring aims to simplify operations and focus on future investments, such as autonomous vehicles.

International Business Times UK

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Uber, Wayve begin robotaxi rollout in London's busy streets as Europe takes cautious approach

London is launching its first self-driving taxi service with Uber and Wayve. These electric vehicles will initially have human safety drivers present. The service operates under Britain's pilot framework for autonomous vehicles. Other companies are also preparing similar services in the city. This marks a significant step toward future autonomous…

The Economic Times

Waymo in Munich: Could autonomous vehicles make Europe's roads safer?

Waymo is bringing driverless taxis to Munich, its third city outside the US, as data suggests autonomous vehicles are far safer than human drivers.

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Also’s $3,500 e-bike is a $1 billion Trojan horse for autonomous transportation

The Rivian spinoff just raised $150 million to build autonomous vehicles for moving people and packages—not just pedalers.

Fortune

Self-Driving Trucks Are Already Hitting The Road In California

The California DMV has issued the first permits that allow companies to test heavy autonomous vehicles on the road.

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Polaris Wants Autonomous Vehicles. Likely For Its Army Contracts

A host of military industrial companies produce autonomous systems that utilize Polaris side-by-side vehicles. Now, according to a recently uncovered patent, Polaris wants to produce it in-house.

RideApart

A San Francisco 'tech prankster' got 50 Waymos ordered onto the same street, exposing robotaxis' cyber/airbag problem

California requires autonomous vehicle manufacturers to demonstrate they can safely monitor, update and maintain fleets while complying with cyber law.

Fortune

The Biggest Autonomous Vehicle Investment Isn't the Vehicle

For more than a decade, investors have poured hundreds of billions of dollars into autonomous vehicles, backing companies racing to solve one of the most technically ambitious engineering problems of our time: replacing the human driver.

International Business Times

Weekend Round-Up: Rivian's Q2 Triumph, Trump's AV Push, Boeing's Sudan Connection, Baidu's London Test and Ford's Q2 Results

This week was a whirlwind of news in the tech and auto sectors. From Rivian’s impressive Q2 results to Trump’s push for autonomous vehicle deployment, there was no shortage of headlines. Let’s dive into the top stories.

Benzinga

Trump's DOT Introduces Changes to 'Accelerate' AV Deployment, Directs NHTSA to Grant Zoox Temporary Exemption

The Donald Trump administration on Thursday introduced changes to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations aimed at expediting the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles, granting Amazon.com Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Robotaxi operator Zoox a temporary exemption to deploy its driverless vehicles commercially.

Benzinga

US regulator advances rules for steering wheel-free autonomous cars

Federal regulators are allowing robotaxis to operate without steering wheels and potentially brake pedals. Amazon's Zoox vehicles received approval to charge customers for rides in Las Vegas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is updating rules for autonomous vehicle technology. Concerns about safety data and reporting standards for robotaxis remain.…

The Economic Times

Amazon's Zoox wins first US approval for paid robotaxis with no human controls

Amazon's Zoox secured US approval for limited commercial robotaxi deployment. This marks a significant milestone for autonomous vehicle technology development. The company received clearance to deploy up to 2,500 vehicles annually. NHTSA will monitor performance and can adjust conditions based on vehicle behavior. Zoox currently operates testing services in Las…

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D.C. Wants To Charge Robotaxis $6 Million. Unions Still Say No.

A proposed bill would legalize commercial autonomous vehicles in D.C. under one of the country’s most expensive regulatory frameworks, but unions still want the brakes applied.

RideApart

There's An AI-Powered, Autonomous Polaris Ranger On the Front Lines In Ukraine

Froterra, a defense contractor specializing in autonomous vehicle systems, recently stated that its autonomous, AI-driven Polaris Ranger was already being used by Ukrainian armed forces on the front lines of the war.

Benzinga

NHTSA Warns Autonomous Vehicle Companies Over 'Clear Pattern' of First Responder Interference

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator, Jonathan Morrison, on Wednesday criticized autonomous vehicles, as well as the companies operating them, following instances of AVs interfering with law enforcement, as well as firefighters’ and paramedics’ operations.

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AMD Just Scored a New Autonomous Driving Customer. It’s Aiming at Nvidia in Another Arena.

AMD just landed Japanese autonomous vehicle firm Turing as a customer.

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3 Stocks That Could Benefit as the Robotaxi Race Heats Up

Autonomous vehicle technology continues to develop, and these companies could make the next stage of the driverless car revolution possible.

The Economic Times

Qualcomm nearing deal for AI chip startup Modular: report

A global supplier of smartphone chips, Qualcomm has been working to reduce its reliance on the ⁠volatile handset ‌market by branching out into fast-growing areas like data center processors ⁠and autonomous vehicle chips.

The Independent UK

Tesla wants to add 5,000 robotaxis to Las Vegas streets

The permit requests approval to operate up to 5,000 robotaxis during the first 12 months

AAP

Xnergy's PH Series Becomes World's First 1.5KW Wireless Charger Certified To FCC, UL And CE Standards

SINGAPORE, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Xnergy Autonomous Power Technologies (Xnergy), a Singapore-headquartered leader in high-power wireless charging for autonomous mobility, today announced that its PH Series has become the world's first 1.5kW wireless charger to achieve FCC, UL and CE certifications. The milestone enables robotics manufacturers and autonomous vehicle…

Euronews

Robotaxis are coming to Europe — and the EU wants to speed things up

France, Germany, Italy and 14 other countries have signed a joint declaration to coordinate autonomous vehicle testing across borders, paving the way for faster adoption of the technology across Europe.

AAP

Tata Technologies Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Asia-Pacific Company of the Year Recognition for Excellence in End-to-End Autonomous Vehicle Solutions

SAN ANTONIO, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Tata Technologies has received the 2026 Asia-Pacific Company of the Year Recognition in the End-to-End Solutions for Autonomous Vehicles industry for its outstanding achievements in innovation, strategy execution, and customer impact. This recognition highlights Tata…

The Economic Times

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

Uber is launching its first robotaxi service in London. Users can now sign up for a chance to ride in these AI-driven vehicles. The service, powered by British startup Wayve, is expected to begin in the coming months. This marks a significant step for autonomous vehicle technology in the UK.

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