robotaxi News Updates

Waymo is recalling thousands of robotaxis to fix a software issue that could cause the autonomous vehicles to drive on flooded roads.

The discussions come on the heels of $170 million raised in a Series C that valued the company at almost $700 million.

A preliminary investigation indicates more than 100 robotaxis came to a halt because of a “system malfunction,” police in the Chinese city of Wuhan said in a statement.

Pony AI has set a goal of deploying robotaxis with partners in more than 20 cities worldwide this year.

The startup doesn’t currently charge fares, but regulators have opened a public comment period that could pave the way for Zoox to do so.

Uber or its fleet partners will buy 10,000 autonomous Rivian R2 robotaxis and make them available on the Uber app starting in San Francisco and Miami in 2028.

The move heightens scrutiny of technology that underpins Tesla’s future ambitions around autonomous driving and robotaxi operations.

Uber riders in Las Vegas may be matched with a Motional Ioniq 5 autonomous vehicle when they request a regular UberX, Uber Electric or Uber Comfort ride at no additional cost.

At launch, Uber riders will have the opportunity to match with a Zoox robotaxi on eligible trips. It’s the first time Zoox has partnered with a third party.

Wayve, the U.K. autonomous driving software startup, prepares to go up against Chinese and U.S. rivals to roll out self-driving taxis.