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Uber Is Crushing Lyft—And It’s Not Even Close

Not all duopolies are made the same, and when it comes to Uber and Lyft, one company is pulling away from its biggest competitor in short order.

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Ahead Of Uber's Q3 Earnings, Mark Mahaney Predicts Investors Will Be Looking Out For This Major Update — Outlines Tesla, Waymo's Role

Investment bank Evercore ISI's analyst Mark Mahaney predicts that shareholders would be keen for an update on Uber Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:UBER) autonomous roadmap ahead of the ride-hailing giant's third-quarter earnings call.

Benzinga

Waymo Self-Driving Taxis Will Hit 12 U.S. Cities By 2026. Is Yours Next?

Waymo is expanding its driverless taxi service way faster than before, with cities like San Diego, Washington, D.C., Detroit and Las Vegas joining next year.

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‘He brought warmth, smiles, and comfort’: California neighborhood in mourning after local cat struck and killed by a Waymo robotaxi

Everybody loved KitKat and they're not ready to forgive Waymo.

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Driverless cars might be the future, but I won't feel safe until there are fewer vehicles on the streets

Automated cars are set to be trialled on London's streets next spring

Cycling Weekly

China And The U.S. Are Racing To Deploy Robotaxis. Neither Has A Clear Lead

Both countries only have one large robotaxi operator, with a handful of others racing to claim a piece of the fast-growing market.

InsideEVs

The Self-Driving Race Is Fully Back On

This week on the Plugged-In Podcast: news from Slate Auto, Lucid, and Nvidia. Plus an electric Toyota Corolla is coming.

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Elon Musk speaks out after beloved San Francisco bodega cat is killed by autonomous Waymo vehicle

A shrine to the pet has sprung up near where KitKat was killed, with one resident predicting it will “grow and grow” as Day of the Dead approaches

The Independent UK

Pete Buttigieg Admits Biden Administration Should've Done More To Grow Autonomous Vehicles — Says DOGE-Like Department 'Makes Tons Of Sense'

Biden-era Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says that the Biden administration could've done more to drive growth in the adoption of autonomous vehicles in the U.S.

Benzinga

The Trump Administration Waives Obscure Safety Rule Blocking Driverless Trucks

Federal safety regulators have granted driverless truck company Aurora's requested waiver of the warning triangle rule that had acted as a de facto requirement for human drivers in autonomous trucks.

Reason

Uber announces first market for its specially built autonomous taxis with 100 vehicles set to hit the streets

A different type of autonomous vehicle is already available to Uber riders in one US city

The Independent UK

Waymo co-CEO says society will accept a death caused by one of her company’s robotaxis

Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana said the company keeps its safety record available to the public, and challenged other autonomous vehicle companies to do the same

The Independent UK

Lucid Plans To Beat Tesla At Self-Driving Cars—With Nvidia's Help

Lucid says its upcoming midsize vehicles will eventually be capable of Level 4 autonomous driving, thanks to Nvidia chips and tech.

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Actress stuck in a ride from hell as autonomous car becomes a menace to her safety

They are a hazard.

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Benzinga

Waymo CEO Takes Swipe At Tesla As Elon Musk Predicts Robotaxis Will Go Driverless By End Of 2025: '...Not Doing What's Necessary'

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) autonomous cab service Waymo CEO Tekedra Mawakana took a swipe at Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and its autonomous driving pursuits as the Robotaxi race heats up in the U.S.

Fortune

WeRide CEO says autonomous driving can’t guarantee 100% safety—but could be 10x safer than human drivers within the decade

“Within 10 years, you will see the driving capabilities [of self-driving cars] on par with the best human drivers,” Tony Han said.

Benzinga

Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Of 'Massive Value Destruction' For Insurers In Autonomous Era — Only 'Rich Enthusiasts' Will Continue To Drive

Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya is predicting a significant shift in the auto insurance industry, driven by the growing penetration of Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) Waymo and Tesla Inc.’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Cybercab in the U.S. domestic mobility market.

Euronews

China's Baidu to launch driverless taxi trials in Switzerland this December

Baidu is joining the fast-growing race to launch driverless taxis in Europe, going head-to-head with Uber, Waymo and other global tech rivals.

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Tesla's $1 Trillion Illusion: Elon Musk's Pay Package And The Robotaxi Myth

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is about to rubber-stamp one of the most extravagant CEO pay packages in corporate history — a $1 trillion, 10-year deal for Elon Musk — even as its valuation stretches further from reality.

The Independent UK

Waymo now under federal investigation after reports self-driving taxis don’t stop for school buses

Despite the school bus being stationary, with its red lights flashing, stop arm deployed, and crossing control arm deployed, the Waymo failed to stop

InsideEVs

The Affordable 2027 Chevy Bolt Is A Heavy Update To The Old One. That Wasn't Easy

GM's reboot of an affordable EV icon was no easy task. Plus: Waymo may have a school-bus problem, and more details about BYD's plans for Japan.

MarketBeat

Waymo’s Global Expansion Strengthens the Case for GOOGL Stock

Waymo, the crown jewel of Alphabet’s Other Bets segment, expands into Europe with plans to launch its autonomous ride-hailing service in London.

Waymo driverless taxis are coming to London in 2026

The days of talking to your cab driver could be numbered

Benzinga

Weekend Round-Up: Ford And BYD Recall Vehicles, Tesla Insurance Expands, Waymo Targets London And Starlink Wi-Fi Takes Flight

The auto industry has been buzzing this past week.

The Guardian - UK

Driverless cars are coming to the UK – but the road to autonomy has bumps ahead

Waymo plans London robotaxis as early as 2026, but the history shows hype, hesitation and a few missed turns

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