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Waymo robotaxis are now giving rides to and from San Francisco International Airport
After years of negotiations and false starts, Waymo is now allowed to operate a robotaxi service to and…
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Waymo robotaxi hits a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica
A Waymo robotaxi struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica on January 23, according to…
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The price gap between Waymo and Uber is narrowing
A trip in a Waymo robotaxi still costs more, on average, than a comparable ride in a human-driven…
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TechCrunch Mobility: RIP, Tesla Autopilot, and the NTSB investigates Waymo
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.…
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Waymo probed by National Transportation Safety Board over illegal school bus behavior
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened an investigation into Waymo after its robotaxis have been spotted…
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Waymo continues robotaxi ramp up with Miami service now open to public
Waymo robotaxis can now be hailed by the public in Miami. The company said Thursday it will initially…
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New York governor clears path for robotaxis everywhere, with one notable exception
New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to introduce legislation that would effectively legalize robotaxis in the state —…
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Waymo is rebranding its Zeekr robotaxi
Waymo has spent the past three years refining and testing a minivan-like vehicle made by Chinese automaker Zeekr.…
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Waymo is testing Gemini as an in-car AI assistant in its robotaxis
Waymo appears to be testing adding Google’s Gemini AI chatbot to its robotaxis in an effort to integrate…
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Waymo explains why its robotaxis got stuck during the SF blackout
Waymo is shipping a software update to help its robotaxis navigate disabled traffic lights during power outages “more…