Ride-hailing companies like Lyft and Uber have been partnering with robotaxi developers to prepare for a future where driverless vehicles could increasingly threaten their core businesses.
September 9, 2026GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous
Tesla Cybercab launch draws NHTSA probe the next day
NHTSA officials are opening an investigation into whether Tesla's new steering wheel-free taxis comply with safety rules a day after the company began offering rides.
September 4, 2026BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous
Tesla launches robotaxi service with Cybercabs
Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin, Texas, betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with “no control.”
September 4, 2026BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous
PlusAI unveils third attempt to go public
PlusAI plans to merge with Texas Ventures Acquisition III, which has backing from funds managed by hedge fund and asset manager Yorkville Advisors Global.
September 3, 2026BusinessTechnologyAutonomous
Waymo seeks more than $3B in first debt deal to fund growth
Waymo is in the final stages of talks to raise debt for the first time, tapping lenders including Pacific Investment Management for more than $3 billion.
September 2, 2026GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomousPrivate
Uber to cut 3,300 jobs to reduce management layers
The massive restructuring is aimed at reducing management layers and reallocating spending into its ride-sharing, delivery and robotaxi businesses.
September 2, 2026BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomousFor-Hire
TFI’s autonomous LTL linehaul logic is sound, analysts say
TFI is working with an as-yet-undisclosed autonomous truck developer ahead of the technology’s introduction in LTL linehaul and then perhaps wider use.
September 1, 2026BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogisticsAutonomous
Gatik AI raises $200 million in its largest funding series
For Gatik, the investment is a clear sign that the autonomous trucking industry is moving past the trial-and-error stage and into an era of highway deployment with major shippers in the U.S. and Canada.
August 25, 2026TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
RoadSigns has reached its 200th episode since its origins in 2018. Hosts Seth Clevenger and Michael Freeze reflect on how trucking tech has evolved and share the trends that have surprised them.
August 20, 2026Sponsored ContentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomousGlobal FreightPrivate
Amazon to expand drone delivery to 500 cities
Customers could receive the drone deliveries in as fast as 30 minutes, Amazon said in a news release. The drones can carry packages up to 5 pounds.
August 19, 2026