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Google’s Waymo and GM’s Cruise win approval to widen robotaxi service in San Francisco—prompting a vow from angry residents to continue staging traffic cone protests

City officials likely to appeal state regulator’s decision to remove limits for Cruise and Waymo, with the fire department chief telling the two companies “it is not our job to babysit your vehicles.”

Fortune

California allows robo-taxis to expand and emergency responders aren't happy

In a 3-1 vote, California's transportation regulator allows self-driving car companies to expand their programs in the state — despite opposition from police and fire departments.

WEKU

2 robotaxi services seeking to bypass safety concerns and expand in San Francisco face pivotal vote

California regulators are poised to decide whether two rival robotaxi services can provide around-the-clock rides throughout San Francisco

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Cruise Robotaxi Collides With Turning Semi-Truck In San Francisco

The GM-owned self-driving unit confirmed the incident and said the semi-truck was in the right lane when it tried to turn left as the Cruise car was passing.

InsideEVs

Recalling a wild ride with a robotaxi named Peaches as regulators mull San Francisco expansion plan

An Associated Press reporter recalls the first time he took a ride in a car without sitting in the driver’s seat

The Independent UK

The rebel group stopping self-driving cars in San Francisco – one cone at a time

The Safe Street Rebel group has waged a war against robotaxis in an effort to end vehicle dominance in the city and promote public transport

The Guardian - US

Cruise Ad Saying Humans Are Terrible Drivers Draws Criticism From Former NHTSA Head

The General Motors-backed autonomous taxi service mentioned that over 40,000 Americans were killed in car crashes last year.

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Angry San Franciscans are sabotaging Waymo and Cruise robotaxis with one simple trick

People living alongside the futuristic services are not happy with the effect they have on everyday traffic and emergency vehicles.

Fortune

Protesters develop novel way to build cone-sensus against driverless cars

San Francisco’s Safe Street Rebel group are disabling autonomous taxis by placing a cone on the hood of the car

The Guardian - US

New Marella Cruise itineraries launched with deals on sale this month

There are trips around the Caribbean and the Med

Wales Online

TechScape: Self-driving cars are here and they’re watching you

Driverless cars have their cameras trained on the road – and on those inside, making some wonder just how that data will be used. Plus, Twitter’s viewing limits

The Guardian - UK

Aurora’s self-driving trucks are on the road. What it’s like inside an autonomous big rig

PALMER, Texas — Darcy Desjarlais, senior truck operations specialist at Aurora, hovers both hands under the steering wheel of Aurora’s self-driving truck as it cruises at 65 miles per hour down Interstate 45, heading in its typical route toward Houston.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Slow the roll of robotaxis. They aren’t safe enough yet to take over California’s streets

Self-driving cars may be the future, but right now they’re still a work in progress.

Los Angeles Times

Fire chief warns against ‘unleashing’ self-driving taxis in San Francisco

Driverless cars are becoming a nuisance for the department as they appear to obstruct fire engines and block roads in emergencies

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Cruise robotaxi appears to hinder emergency crews after mass shooting

Company said vehicle never obstructed access to scene in San Francisco even as police in video say it blocked first responders

InsideEVs

GM's Cruise Says Robotaxi Did Not Block Responders In SF Shooting

Cruise admitted that its robotaxi stopped in the middle of the road, but said emergency response vehicles were able to proceed around its car.

Fortune

Waymo said that a small dog 'did not survive' after it was hit by a driverless car

Alphabet-owned Waymo said that an initial review of the collision found that the autonomous driving system correctly identified the dog but “was not able to avoid contact.”

The Independent UK

Waymo self-driving car kills a dog in San Francisco

Driverless car’s autonomous system identied dog ‘but was not able to avoid contact’

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The Guardian - US

Self-driving Waymo car kills dog amid increasing concern over robotaxis

Collision occurred as canine ran out from behind another car, but autonomous vehicle could not stop in time to avoid contact

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Jet setting: the best Cruise 2024 runway shows

In an ongoing round-up, Wallpaper* picks the best Cruise 2024 runway shows, taking place in far-flung locales around the globe this May and June

The Independent UK

No one is driving this taxi. What possibly could go wrong?

An Associated Press reporter recalls the first time he took a ride in a car without sitting in the driver's seat

Fortune

Can Americans ever trust autonomous cars?

Cruise director of global government affairs says the company has driven over a million miles without causing any deaths.

InsideEVs

GM’s Cruise Recalls 300 Robotaxis After Crashing Into The Back Of A Bus

A software fix was issued after an embarrassing accident involving a Cruise robotaxi and a San Francisco municipal bus.

Fortune

When a robotaxi and bus collide...

Cruise recalled 300 vehicles after a robotaxi hit a city bus in San Francisco.

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GM Cruise Self-Driving Cars Recalled Following Bus Crash In March

Cruise's driverless taxi has started operating in San Francisco since last year.

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