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Self-driving taxis just hit the streets of Zagreb, marking a major milestone for European transportation. A Croatian company backed by Uber is testing autonomous vehicles that could change how cities move people.
Uber-backed Nuro just got the green light to test fully autonomous robotaxis on California roads without human drivers. It's a major milestone toward deploying 100,000 driverless vehicles across America.
California just cleared the way for driverless Uber rides in luxury electric SUVs. The tech that could transform how millions of people get around is moving from the testing phase to real roads.
Lucid Motors just secured a deal to deliver 35,000 autonomous vehicles to Uber's new robotaxi service, partnering with tech firm Nuro and fleet manager Oro. While other automakers struggled after tax credit cuts, this underdog EV maker is accelerating into the future of self-driving transportation.
A new overhead robot can charge up to 10 self-driving taxis without humans touching a single cable. The breakthrough could save robotaxi companies millions while clearing the biggest roadblock to scaling autonomous fleets.
A purpose-built robotaxi that looks like it drove off a sci-fi movie set is now picking up real passengers in Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Austin. Unlike competitors retrofitting regular cars, Zoox designed everything from scratch to make self-driving actually work.
Chinese robotaxi companies are rolling out self-driving cars worldwide at prices lower than a basic Tesla Model 3, making autonomous transportation more accessible than ever. The breakthrough comes from China's electric vehicle supply chain cutting costs while maintaining cutting-edge technology.
Self-driving taxis are expanding across Texas as Tesla brings its autonomous ride service to two major cities. The move marks a major step forward in making driverless transportation available to millions more Americans.
Singapore's Punggol Digital District has transformed from blueprint to reality, becoming Asia's first fully integrated smart city where robotaxis share streets with residents and solar panels power innovation. Six years after breaking ground, this 50-hectare tech hub is proving that cities can be designed for the future from day one.
London is getting its first robotaxi service as Waymo begins testing 100 electric vehicles across the city. The tech could transform how millions of people get around while cutting traffic emissions.
Uber employees are now riding in fully autonomous Lucid Gravity SUVs around San Francisco, marking a major step toward launching a fleet of 20,000 robotaxis. The driverless vehicles, powered by tech from Nuro, could be available to the public later this year.
Singapore is bringing driverless taxis to its streets, partnering with Chinese autonomous vehicle companies to deploy up to 150 robotaxis by year's end. The city state is joining Beijing, San Francisco, and other cities already embracing the future of transportation.
Self-driving cars are getting a new job: pothole detectives. Waymo robotaxis are now scanning roads and alerting drivers through Waze before they hit those budget-busting bumps.
Self-driving cars are now hunting potholes and sharing them with city planners and everyday drivers. Waymo's robotaxis have already spotted 500 road hazards across five major cities, creating a smarter way to keep streets safe.
Volkswagen and Uber just launched testing of autonomous electric minibuses in Los Angeles, bringing the city one step closer to a new robotaxi service by late 2026. The innovative ID. Buzz vehicles combine zero-emission technology with self-driving capability to reshape urban transportation.
Grab is rolling out driverless taxis in Singapore, marking a major milestone for autonomous vehicles in dense Asian cities. The service promises to make rides more affordable while proving the technology can work in real-world urban traffic.
Self-driving cars just made air travel easier in Texas. Waymo's autonomous vehicles now pick up and drop off passengers at San Antonio International Airport, marking a major milestone in bringing driverless technology to everyday transportation.
Self-driving taxis are hitting European roads for the first time as Croatian startup Verne partners with Uber and Pony.ai to launch commercial service in Zagreb. The collaboration brings autonomous vehicle technology to everyday riders, making science fiction a practical reality.
Self-driving car company Zoox is bringing its custom-built robotaxis to Austin and Miami for the first time, while expanding service across Las Vegas and San Francisco. The rides offer a unique social experience with seats facing each other, creating a rolling living room on wheels.
Self-driving robotaxis with no steering wheel are rolling into two new cities this year. Amazon's Zoox is quadrupling its service area while making rides smoother and smarter.
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