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Mobility's new Big Three: Tesla, Waymo and Uber

As the race toward autonomy unfolds, a new "Big Three" in mobility is emerging

As Waymo Launches in Nashville, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold GOOGL Stock?

As Waymo Launches in Nashville, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold GOOGL Stock?

Waymo can boost GOOGL stock in the long term, but the name is facing an important, short-term, and negative catalyst.

Miami women cheat Waymo, but the robots stay one step ahead: Are they watching?

Miami women cheat Waymo, but the robots stay one step ahead: Are they watching?

Waymo didn't fall for it.

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'How Do They Know?:' Customers Try To Sneak 5th Person Into Waymo. Then They Get A Call

A group of women in Miami attempted to skirt Waymo rules by adding a fifth passenger. Unfortunately, they weren't able to get past the vehicle’s monitoring system. Now they're wondering how Waymo knew what they were up to.

Waymo is set to launch its London pilot this month, here’s what you need to know

Waymo’s driverless taxis are making their way to London starting with a pilot starting in April 2026.

Dear Tesla Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for April 3

Tesla's self-driving/robotaxi offerings are facing significant issues. Is the stock a "Buy" here?

'I was stuck on the overpass with dump trucks all around me': A mass Baidu robotaxi outage just caused traffic mayhem in China

Collisions, delays and traffic chaos have been reported due to a mass robotaxi outage in China.

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Waymo Goes On Houston Road—It Wasn’t Prepared For Houston Drivers: 'We About To Have Waymo Road Rage Incidents'

Waymo Goes On Houston Road—It Wasn’t Prepared For Houston Drivers: 'We About To Have Waymo Road Rage Incidents'

A woman is going viral on TikTok after sharing what appears to be the aftermath of a crash involving a Waymo vehicle and an 18-wheeler.

Waymo Has Doubled Its Weekly Ridership In Under A Year

Waymo Has Doubled Its Weekly Ridership In Under A Year

Waymo said on Thursday that it is handling 500,000 driverless rides per week across the U.S. More cities are on the way.

A Croatian startup, Uber, and Pony.ai are bringing a commercial robotaxi service to Europe

A Croatian startup, Uber, and Pony.ai are bringing a commercial robotaxi service to Europe

A collaboration between Croatian startup Verne, Uber, and China-based Pony.ai is bringing robotaxis to Europe’s roads, starting with Zagreb.

The world's consumers are ready for robotaxis. James Peng of Pony AI wants to make sure they're riding in his

The world's consumers are ready for robotaxis. James Peng of Pony AI wants to make sure they're riding in his

Peng sees a world with more robotaxis as “inevitable,” citing safety and convenience. “People love to drive; they don’t love driving all the time."

Cadillac Is Testing 'Eyes-Off' Driving For The Escalade. Here's When You'll Be Able To Buy It

Cadillac Is Testing 'Eyes-Off' Driving For The Escalade. Here's When You'll Be Able To Buy It

Several companies aim to launch eyes-off driving features. GM's will come to the electric Escalade first.

DoorDash Expands Beyond Delivery With Paid 'Tasks' That Require Workers To Record Daily Life For Training Humanoid Robots

DoorDash Expands Beyond Delivery With Paid 'Tasks' That Require Workers To Record Daily Life For Training Humanoid Robots

DoorDash introduces a new Tasks app, allowing couriers to earn by completing video tasks for AI and robotics training, marking its entry into the data market.

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Uber will operate its own robotaxis again—this time with Rivian’s not‑yet‑built EVs

Uber will operate its own robotaxis again—this time with Rivian’s not‑yet‑built EVs

After studying the competition for years via partnerships, Uber is apparently ready to take on more risk again.

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Bumpy path predicted for self-driving cars in Australia

Australia could cut emissions and car parks by introducing self-driving cars, but the technology could also have unexpected negative effects on roads.

The Guardian - UK

‘We don’t tell the car what it should do’: my ride in a self-driving taxi

Driverless ‘robotaxis’ will be accepting fares in Britain’s biggest city by the end of next year. Can they deal with London’s medieval roads, hordes of pedestrians and errant ebikers? I got in the passenger seat to find out

Despite fears of drivers losing their jobs to robotaxis, Waymo’s boss says the company will still need humans to fill technician and operator roles

Despite widespread fears of drivers losing their jobs, Waymo’s co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana says the company will still need humans to fill technician and operator roles.

Waymo Won't Go Where Americans Need It Most. But Why?

"Can we switch sides?" my daughter asks, squinting. "The sun bothering you?" I ask her. “Yeah—I can’t see." "Sure," I say, getting up to move around the table, "let’s swap." We settle into our new seats before a massive vehicle covers the window entirely.

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Uber Expands Robotaxi Empire With Nissan Deal. Is UBER a Buy Now?

As Uber builds a global robotaxi network through partnerships with automakers and AI startups, how high will the stock soar?

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai’s new $692 million compensation package hinges on the success of two Google moonshots that aren’t making any money

Nearly half of Pichai’s compensation depends on robotaxi company Waymo and drone delivery service Wing. Both companies are part of Alphabet that operates at a loss.

The Independent UK

Terrifying moment Waymo stops between railway tracks and stop arm as train passes by inches away

The driverless car in Texas is seen with the stopping arm resting on its roof as the train speeds past

The Texas Tribune

Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shooting

While the encounter didn’t significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.

Driving change: inside the autonomous car revolution

More self-driving cars will navigate streets around the world this year but some are yet to be convinced the technology is roadworthy.

February was the biggest month in venture history, thanks to OpenAI, Anthropic, and Waymo in particular

Startup funding surged to a historic $189 billion in February, driven almost entirely by three AI mega-rounds that captured 83% of the total.

The Independent UK

Waymo car blocked ambulance trying to get to scene of Austin mass shooting

The incident was confirmed by the company and local officials, raising questions about how autonomous vehicles operate around fast-moving emergency scenes

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