Autonomous Truck News

The move is a step toward Uber challenging Alphabet’s Waymo, which has also been a partner of the ride-hailer.

Waymo Premier includes priority pickups, 10% cash back on every trip in the form of ride credits, early access to Waymo in new cities and up to five free cancellations per month.

The June 9 hearing centered on how the government can encourage deployment of emerging transportation tools without locking industries into outdated policies.

The Stockholm-based startup went public on the Nasdaq through a merger with blank-check firm Legato Merger at a pre-money equity valuation of about $1.35 billion. 

Self-driving trucks are set to start driving in the U.S. in the coming months, with more than 300 autonomous rigs on highways by the end of 2027, the company said.

Carriers and shippers can expect a few bumps on the freight market’s road to recovery even as rates continue to climb, FedEx Freight CEO John Smith says.

Dubbed the Ojai, the self-driving vehicle will initially be made available to select riders in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix. 

When the House returns from Memorial Day recess, lawmakers are expected to take up a highway policy bill that would amplify federal funding for truck parking.

In addition to the larger fleet target, the company now expects full-year robotaxi revenue to grow 3.5 times its 2025 level of $16.6 million.

Humble Robotics CEO Eyal Cohen says a battery-electric, cabless Class 8 autonomous vehicle is the most cost-efficient way to move freight over short distances.