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Major Japanese companies are launching autonomous buses to solve a critical shortage of drivers across the country. Toyota and telecom giant Docomo are leading the charge to bring fully driverless public transit to local communities.
Delivery robots are ditching their human supervisors and learning to navigate city streets on their own. After millions of miles driven through floods, snow, and busy intersections, they're finally ready to handle the chaos solo.
London will become one of the first major cities to test fully autonomous robotaxis on its streets this year, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between UK startup Wayve and Uber. The company just raised $1.2 billion to make self-driving cars a reality across the globe.
Self-driving taxis are no longer science fiction as Waymo expands to 10 major American cities, safely completing over 400,000 trips every week. The company's rapid growth signals that autonomous transportation is becoming a real option for everyday travel.
Self-driving car company Waymo just made history by launching commercial robotaxi service in four major cities simultaneously. The expansion brings fully autonomous rides to Orlando, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
A British self-driving car company just landed $1.2 billion from tech giants and automakers who believe its smarter approach could finally bring autonomous vehicles to everyday drivers. Unlike competitors building expensive custom systems, Wayve created AI that works with any car's existing sensors and chips.
Self-driving car company Waymo just launched driverless taxi service in four more American cities, bringing its total to 10 metros where anyone can hail a ride with no human driver. The expansion shows autonomous vehicles are becoming a real transportation option for millions of people.
South Metro Atlanta is launching the world's first public test of a pod transit system that promises to move as many people as light rail without the traffic headaches. The pilot starts in December 2026 and could change how cities solve congestion.
Self-driving car company Waymo just unveiled cheaper, more versatile technology that could bring driverless rides to dozens of new cities this year. The breakthrough means robotaxis might soon become as common as regular rideshares in cities across America.
Scientists created a brain-inspired computer chip that helps robots and self-driving cars react 400% faster than current systems. The breakthrough could make autonomous vehicles safer in dangerous weather conditions.
Uber is putting $100 million into electric vehicle charging stations designed specifically for self-driving robotaxis in three major US cities. The move signals the ride-hailing giant's commitment to a future where autonomous vehicles power its platform.
South Metro Atlanta is building the world's first fully automated public transit system using driverless electric pods on dedicated guideways. The half-mile pilot could move 10,000 people per hour at bus prices without adding a single road.
A Chinese mining operation just proved that going green doesn't mean slowing down. One year after switching to autonomous electric trucks, Shougang Group has slashed emissions while actually boosting productivity.
South Metro Atlanta is getting the nation's first autonomous public transit network this December, offering free rides 24/7 on vehicles that combine the privacy of a car with the affordability of a bus. After ten years of development, Glydways is proving that cities don't need billions to build modern mass transit.
Waymo just launched its most advanced self-driving system yet, bringing safer autonomous rides to more cities while cutting costs. After nearly 200 million fully autonomous miles, the tech is getting better and cheaper at the same time.
Self-driving taxis have expanded into downtown Abu Dhabi, now covering 70% of the city's core areas where passengers can hail rides without a human driver. The robotaxi fleet has quadrupled in just over a year, bringing futuristic transportation to major landmarks like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Self-driving car leader Waymo is preparing a $2.5 billion order for 50,000 electric Hyundai vehicles by 2028, marking the biggest autonomous vehicle fleet deal in history. The move proves robotaxis are finally scaling beyond experimental stages into real-world mass deployment.
Uber will deploy autonomous vehicles in Madrid before 2026 ends, making Spain's capital one of the first European cities where you can hail a taxi with no driver. The robotaxis will use sensors, cameras, and AI to navigate city streets safely.
Self-driving car company Waymo confirmed its autonomous vehicles get help from remote human advisors who step in during tricky road situations. The disclosure is sparking important conversations about how to make robotaxis safer as they become part of everyday transportation.
During a Congressional hearing, Waymo revealed its "self-driving" taxis receive guidance from human operators in the Philippines and other countries when they encounter tricky road situations. While this raises questions about autonomy, it shows companies are prioritizing safety by keeping humans in the loop.
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