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Self-driving car pioneer Waymo just added nearly 250 square miles of robotaxi service across five major US cities. The expansion brings autonomous rides to beaches, zoos, downtown areas, and new transit connections from coast to coast.
Amazon's Zoox redesigned its futuristic robotaxi based on feedback from half a million riders, adding softer seats, better cupholders, and features that actually matter for everyday comfort. The steering-wheel-free vehicle is now rolling out in four cities with upgrades that prove someone was actually listening.
Tesla has started testing its futuristic Cybercab robotaxi without a steering wheel or pedals on Austin streets, marking a major step toward fully autonomous transportation. The gold two-seater represents years of work to make self-driving cars a daily reality.
Self-driving taxis are coming to Zurich later this year, marking Switzerland's first robotaxi service and a major step forward for autonomous vehicles in Europe. WeRide and Uber are partnering to bring driverless rides to the city, with plans to expand across 15 cities globally by 2030.
Tesla just expanded its driverless taxi service to cover the entire Austin metro area, more than doubling its reach to include suburbs and the airport. While the service faces growing pains, it marks another step forward in bringing autonomous vehicles to everyday travelers.
XPENG just became the first car manufacturer in China to mass-produce robotaxis using entirely in-house technology. The electric vehicle maker plans to start pilot operations this year and go fully driverless by 2027.
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 robotaxis without steering wheels are expanding to four new U.S. cities, bringing truly driverless rides to millions more Americans. The Amazon-backed company just hit nearly two million autonomous miles and is doubling down on growth.