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Tesla, Waymo, and NTSB Investigations in Autonomous Vehicle Tech | Waymo 'Standoff' and Growing Pains in San Francisco | Waymo Robotaxi Drives Into Active Police Scene in Los Angeles | Waymo Expands Robotaxi Testing to Minneapolis, Tampa, and New Orleans | California Travel Updates: Big Bear Road Closures, Offshore Drilling Plans, and Waymo's Metro Partnership | Waymo Expands Self-Driving Taxi Testing to Minneapolis and Beyond | Zoox Launches Robotaxi Service in San Francisco, Challenging Waymo | Waymo Expands Self-Driving Taxi Service to Freeways and San Jose Airport | Tesla, Waymo, and NTSB Investigations in Autonomous Vehicle Tech | Waymo 'Standoff' and Growing Pains in San Francisco | Waymo Robotaxi Drives Into Active Police Scene in Los Angeles | Waymo Expands Robotaxi Testing to Minneapolis, Tampa, and New Orleans | California Travel Updates: Big Bear Road Closures, Offshore Drilling Plans, and Waymo's Metro Partnership | Waymo Expands Self-Driving Taxi Testing to Minneapolis and Beyond | Zoox Launches Robotaxi Service in San Francisco, Challenging Waymo | Waymo Expands Self-Driving Taxi Service to Freeways and San Jose Airport

Transportation / Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla, Waymo, and NTSB Investigations in Autonomous Vehicle Tech

The autonomous vehicle landscape is rapidly evolving, marked by regulatory scrutiny and technological advancements. Recent news highlights investigations into Waymo's robotaxis, Tesla's strategic shifts in its autonomous driving systems, an...

TechCrunch Mobility: RIP, Tesla Autopilot, and the NTSB investigates Waymo
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News / Technology

Waymo 'Standoff' and Growing Pains in San Francisco

A viral video of a 'Waymo standoff' in San Francisco highlights the challenges and growing pains of autonomous vehicle technology. This incident, along with other recent events, raises questions about the readiness and impact of self-drivin...

Waymo standoff in San Francisco goes viral

Technology / Autonomous Vehicles

Waymo Robotaxi Drives Into Active Police Scene in Los Angeles

A driverless Waymo vehicle encountered a tense situation in downtown Los Angeles, driving through an active police stop. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges and safety considerations surrounding autonomous vehicle technology as...

Driverless Waymo vehicle goes through tense police stop in L.A.

Tech / Autonomous Vehicles

Waymo Expands Robotaxi Testing to Minneapolis, Tampa, and New Orleans

Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car division, is broadening its testing grounds to include Minneapolis, Tampa, and New Orleans. This move signals Waymo's intent to expand its driverless robotaxi service to these cities as early as 2026, pote...

Waymo to begin manual drives in Minneapolis, Tampa and New Orleans, aims to open service in 2026

Transportation / Autonomous Vehicles

Waymo Expands Self-Driving Taxi Testing to Minneapolis and Beyond

Waymo, a leader in autonomous driving technology, is expanding its testing grounds to include Minneapolis, Tampa, and New Orleans. This move signals a significant step towards broader availability of self-driving taxi services in diverse cl...

Like Uber without the driver: Waymo to launch in Minneapolis

Tech / Autonomous Vehicles

Zoox Launches Robotaxi Service in San Francisco, Challenging Waymo

Zoox, an Amazon-owned company, has officially launched its robotaxi service in San Francisco, setting the stage for a direct competition with Alphabet's Waymo. Select users can now hail Zoox's purpose-built, driverless vehicles in specific...

Self-Driving Taxis Are Catching On. Are You Ready?

Technology / Autonomous Vehicles

Waymo Expands Self-Driving Taxi Service to Freeways and San Jose Airport

Waymo, a Google spinoff, is making significant strides in the autonomous vehicle industry by expanding its robotaxi service to freeways and San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC). This move marks a crucial step forward for self-driving...

Waymo says self-driving taxis will drive customers on freeways

Technology / Autonomous Vehicles

Waymo Self-Driving Taxis Now on Freeways and at San Jose Airport

Waymo, a Google spinoff, is now offering self-driving taxi rides on freeways in the San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. This expansion also includes curbside service at San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC).

Taking riders further, safely with freeways

News / San Francisco

San Francisco Mourns KitKat: Bodega Cat Killed by Waymo

The Mission District in San Francisco is in mourning after KitKat, a beloved bodega cat and fixture of Randa's Market on 16th Street, was allegedly killed by a Waymo autonomous vehicle. This tragic event has sparked an outpouring of grief a...

KitKat, liquor store mascot and ‘16th St. ambassador,’ killed — allegedly by Waymo

Autonomous Vehicles / Waymo

Waymo Expands Operations and Tests Winter Capabilities

Waymo is rapidly expanding its autonomous vehicle operations, increasing its presence in cities like Los Angeles and preparing its technology for challenging winter conditions. The company's growth in paid driverless trips in California dem...

Is Waymo ready for winter?

News / Autonomous Vehicles

Waymo Driverless Taxis Under Federal Investigation After School Bus Incident

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a preliminary evaluation into Waymo’s Automatic Driving System (ADS) following an incident in Atlanta where a Waymo vehicle passed a stopped school bus while children w...

US probes Alphabet unit Waymo robotaxis over school bus safety

News / Ownership Experience

Waymo vs. Uber: Price and Market Trends in Autonomous Rides

Is Waymo cheaper than Uber? A recent TikTok video sparked debate about the cost of Waymo's autonomous rides compared to traditional rideshares. While some instances show Waymo undercutting Uber, the broader picture reveals a more complex dy...

‘It’s More Expensive In SF’: Woman Gets Into A Waymo. Then She Sees What It Costs Compared To A Regular Uber

Tech / Transportation

Waymo Robotaxis Gain Popularity in San Francisco

Waymo robotaxis are rapidly becoming a common sight in San Francisco, transforming the city's transportation landscape. Once met with resistance, these autonomous vehicles are now gaining widespread acceptance and support among residents.

I took my first Waymo robotaxi ride during a trip to San Francisco. I was shocked by the cost compared to Uber and Lyft.

College Football / Recruiting

Miami Hosts Massive Recruiting Weekend Amidst Florida Matchup

Miami is set to host a significant recruiting weekend as they face off against Florida, drawing in top prospects from the 2026 to 2029 classes. This high-profile event includes numerous blue-chip recruits and nearly 20 five-star players. Me...

5-star Ohio State football commit visiting Miami this weekend is beyond concerning

Tech / Transportation

Lyft Partners with Waymo to Bring Robotaxis to Nashville

Lyft and Waymo are joining forces to introduce robotaxi services in Nashville, Tennessee, starting in 2026. This partnership marks a significant step for both companies as Waymo expands its autonomous vehicle operations and Lyft aims to enh...

Lyft stock soars 20% on Waymo Nashville robotaxi deal

Tech / Electric Vehicles

Tesla's FSD Faces Consumer Skepticism Amid Robotaxi Expansion

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology faces increasing skepticism from U.S. consumers, according to a recent survey. This comes as Tesla expands its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, aiming to demonstrate its progress in autonomous dr...

Tesla FSD turns off more U.S. consumers than its attracts, survey finds

Transportation / RideSharing

Uber Explores Ride Insurance and Waymo Integration

Uber is making moves to improve rider experience and expand its autonomous vehicle offerings. In Brazil, they're piloting ride insurance to cover delays and cancellations. In the US, particularly in Atlanta, riders are showing a strong pref...

Uber users in Atlanta are canceling rides with human drivers until they match with one of Waymo's self-driving cars

Technology / Self Driving Cars

Waymo Expands Self-Driving Car Coverage in Austin, Texas

Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving unit, is significantly expanding its service area in Austin, Texas, marking a pivotal moment in the competitive robotaxi landscape. This expansion aims to solidify Waymo's position as a frontrunner in the auto...

Waymo expands coverage in Austin, Texas, as robotaxi competition heats up

Cars / Autonomous Cars

Waymo Expands Austin Robotaxi Service Area, Outpaces Tesla

Waymo has significantly expanded its robotaxi service area in Austin, Texas, increasing it from 37 to 90 square miles. This move comes shortly after Tesla launched its own robotaxi service in Austin, marked by a service area map shaped like...

Waymo responds to Tesla’s dick joke with a bigger Austin robotaxi map