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British AI company Wayve just secured one of the UK's largest ever funding rounds to bring self-driving cars to London streets this year. The technology can handle everything from potholes to busy city centers without pre-mapped routes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Toronto company just secured three-quarters of a billion dollars to bring driverless cars to city streets using groundbreaking AI technology. Waabi's partnership with Uber could put 25,000 autonomous taxis on the road, transforming how we get around.
Self-driving cars are finally crossing the Atlantic. Google's Waymo will launch robotaxis in London later this year, bringing autonomous rides to Europe for the first time.
Self-driving cars just got a lot more useful for Bay Area travelers. Waymo's robotaxis can now pick up and drop off passengers at San Francisco International Airport after years of working toward this milestone.
Google's self-driving car company just set a date to bring robotaxis to London's streets. The move could create 38,000 jobs and add £42 billion to the UK economy by 2035.
Uber's new electric robotaxis are already driving themselves on Bay Area roads, bringing fully autonomous rides to riders later this year. The vehicles show passengers exactly what they see and plan, making driverless travel feel less mysterious.
Miami just became the latest city where you can hop into a driverless car and get where you need to go. Waymo's autonomous vehicles are now picking up passengers across 60 square miles of the Magic City.