Waymo News Updates

Waymo has applied for a permit to test its robotaxis in New York City, despite an absence of local regulations supporting commercially operated autonomous vehicles.

Amazon is gearing up to make as many as 10,000 robotaxis annually at a sprawling plant near Silicon Valley as it prepares to challenge self-driving cab leader Waymo. 

Pony AI’s report on its first full quarter as a publicly traded company will have investors homing in on how a new generation of robotaxis could put the firm on a path to profitability.

Japan’s top automaker, Toyota, announced a partnership with U.S. autonomous driving technology company Waymo on April 30.

Waymo is seeking California’s permission to expand its footprint in the South Bay, offering fared robotaxi rides throughout San Jose and along the peninsula.

Waymo on March 25 added Washington to its pioneering robotaxi service’s expanding list of U.S. markets, although passengers will have to wait until next year to take a driverless ride.

The company has been spending more time pitching its vision for the future of its gig-economy business model as it plays catch-up in offering autonomous rides.

Momentum for driverless technology is building in Japan, which has not kept pace with the global shift to autonomous driving, so far led by China and the U.S. 

Uber will shift into a new gear in Austin, Texas, on March 4 when its ride-hailing service will begin dispatching self-driving cars to pick up passengers.

Tesla is seeking approval to offer ride-hailing services in California, a key step by Elon Musk’s company to begin carrying paying customers while its traditional business falters.