Tesla’s Robotaxi Trademark Troubles Hit Legal Roadblocks

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

Tesla’s bid to trademark “Robotaxi” has encountered legal hurdles as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office deemed the term too generic. Both reports detail the same struggle as the company’s efforts to protect its upcoming ride-hailing service hit bureaucratic obstacles, potentially delaying its launch.

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engadget.com / Tesla's 'Robotaxi' brand might be too generic to trademark

techcrunch.com / Tesla’s ‘Robotaxi’ and ‘Cybercab’ trademarks hit roadblocks ahead of June launch

techcrunch.com / Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ trademark refused for being too generic

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Zoox robotaxi recall after Las Vegas collision

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 3:20 pm more...

Amazon-owned Zoox abruptly halted its driverless program following a collision in Las Vegas, prompting a comprehensive software recall for its entire fleet. The company’s decision came amid mounting safety concerns and regulatory scrutiny, leaving industry watchers and safety experts to wonder if the recall might have been a tad too little, too late.

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theverge.com / Amazon’s Zoox issued a robotaxi software recall after a crash in Las Vegas

engadget.com / Zoox issues software recall for all robotaxis following Las Vegas collision

techcrunch.com / Amazon-owned Zoox issues recall following robotaxi crash

cnbc.com / Amazon's Zoox robotaxi unit issues software recall after recent Las Vegas crash

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Uber and WeRide Boost Robotaxi Rollout Across 15 New Cities

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 2:20 am more...

Uber and WeRide have expanded their robotaxi collaboration, planning to extend autonomous ride services into 15 additional cities across Europe and beyond. This move propels the next phase in the evolution of urban mobility, challenging traditional transport modes with a dash of futuristic boldness.

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theinformation.com / Uber and Pony AI to Start Robotaxi Partnership - The Information

techcrunch.com / Uber turns to Chinese companies to snap up robotaxi market share in Europe, Middle East

theinformation.com / Uber and WeRide to Expand Robotaxi Partnership to 15 More Cities - The Information

techinasia.com / Uber, WeRide expand robotaxi rollout to 15 cities

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Waymo doubles robotaxi output at Arizona facility

Monday, May 5, 2025, 8:20 pm more...

Waymo is ramping up its self-driving car game by doubling production at its new Arizona plant. The expanded output aims to decisively boost its commercial fleet, leaving traditional taxi services to wonder if human drivers should now take up knitting instead.

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siliconangle.com / Waymo will double robotaxi production at its plant in Arizona

techcrunch.com / Waymo ramps up robotaxi production at new Arizona factory

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Uber teams with Momenta for international robotaxi launch

Friday, May 2, 2025, 3:12 pm more...

Uber has sealed a deal with Chinese autonomous driving firm Momenta, paving the way for a robotaxi launch in international markets, beginning with Europe in 2026. The collaboration marks another step in Uber’s quest to dominate self-driving technology by leveraging external expertise in a competitive arena.

techcrunch.com / Uber’s latest autonomous vehicle partner? Chinese startup Momenta

cnbc.com / Uber inks robotaxi deal with Momenta to launch service in Europe next year

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May Mobility’s Robotaxi Rollout on Uber Platform Kicks Off in Texas

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

In a futuristic twist on urban transit, May Mobility is set to deploy thousands of autonomous vehicles on Uber’s platform in Texas. This partnership signals a bold step towards a driverless horizon, with the promise of smooth rides and the occasional robotic charm that’s hard to resist.

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techinasia.com / Uber, May Mobility partner to expand autonomous rides in the US

reuters.com/business / Uber teams up with May Mobility to launch robotaxis in U.S. cities - Reuters

theverge.com / Uber strikes deal with May Mobility to deploy ‘thousands’ of robotaxis

techcrunch.com / May Mobility to launch robotaxis on Uber platform this year in Texas

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