Tesla and Elon Musk Sued by Shareholders Who Say Robotaxis Violate Traffic Laws
Matt Novak / gizmodo - The Tesla Robotaxi still has a human babysitter.
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Lyft and Baidu plan Eurobocab launch, starting in UK and Germany next year
Simon Sharwood / theregister - Using the Apollo vehicles that already offer autonomous rides across China Rideshare challenger Lyft and China’s Baidu plan to bring robo-cabs to the UK and Europe next year.…
Back to Top / Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 2:20 am / permalink 11608 / 2 stories in 7 months
Lyft and China’s Baidu look to bring robotaxis to Europe next year
Kirsten Korosec / techcrunch - The companies want to launch the robotaxi services in Germany and the U.K. first, pending regulatory approval.
Back to Top / Monday, August 4, 2025, 10:20 am / permalink 11550 / 5 stories in 7 months
Tesla launches ride-hailing service in San Francisco with safety drivers
Tesla has rolled out its highly anticipated ride-hailing service in San Francisco, though the “robotaxi” still requires a human at the wheel. Critics note that the launch underscores the company’s continuing struggle to deliver true driverless technology while navigating regulatory and public safety expectations.
Back to Top / Thursday, July 31, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink 11382 / 3 stories in 7 months
Waymo plots Dallas robotaxi launch, stays ahead of Tesla in Texas turf war
Brandon Vigliarolo / theregister - Alphabet’s driverless darling taps Avis to manage the fleet for 2026 debut With Tesla horning in on its Texas territory, robotaxi outfit Waymo has decided to expand to a new city in the Lone Star state: Dallas. …
Back to Top / Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 2:21 pm / permalink 11169 / 2 stories in 7 months
Waymo plans to bring its robotaxi service to Dallas in 2026
cnbc - Waymo is partnering with rental car company Avis for robotaxi fleet management in Dallas.
Back to Top / Monday, July 28, 2025, 8:20 pm / permalink 11105 / 5 stories in 7 months
Tesla launches human-driven taxi service in Bay Area
Tesla has announced a limited public taxi service in the Bay Area and San Francisco using human-driven vehicles—a notable departure from its robotaxi ambitions. The move is a tactical experiment in expanding mobility while navigating stringent local regulations and testing new transportation models in a tech-savvy region.
Back to Top / Friday, July 25, 2025, 6:20 pm / permalink 10963 / 5 stories in 7 months
Tesla earnings preview hints at Q2 profitability and robotaxi hopes
Tesla is on the brink of its second-quarter earnings call, with early reports spotlighting a renewed push toward profitability and the further development of its robotaxi program. Even amid a sea of skeptics, the company appears determined to showcase innovation while defying naysayers in the competitive EV market.
Back to Top / Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink 10761 / 2 stories in 7 months
Waymo responds to Tesla’s dick joke with a bigger Austin robotaxi map
Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - Earlier this week, Elon Musk posted an image of Tesla’s robotaxi service area in Austin, Texas, that was in the shape of a penis. Hilarious, I know, but more importantly: it appeared that Tesla’s map was slightly larger than Waymo’s service area, which co…
Back to Top / Thursday, July 17, 2025, 12:20 pm / permalink 10316 / 1 stories in 7 months
Uber inks six-year robotaxi deal with Lucid, invests $300 million in EV company
cnbc - Uber, Lucid and autonomous vehicle startup Nuro are joining forces to deploy more than 20,000 robotaxis as demand for driverless cars kicks into high gear.
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Tesla is already trying to expand its Robotaxi service to Arizona
Kirsten Korosec, Sean O'Kane / techcrunch - Tesla has applied for a permit to test and deploy autonomous vehicles in Arizona. It's also eyeing expansion in Austin, Texas and California.
Back to Top / Thursday, July 10, 2025, 7:20 pm / permalink 9843 / 3 stories in 7 months
Waymo offers teen accounts for driverless rides
cnbc - Waymo announced Tuesday it is now offering accounts for teens ages 14 to 17, starting in Phoenix.
Back to Top / Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 1:20 pm / permalink 9618 / 9 stories in 7 months
Trump NHTSA ‘Investigates’ Tesla Robotaxis Failing To Adhere To Basic Austin Traffic Laws
Karl Bode / techdirt - So you may have seen that Elon Musk’s long-hyped Robotaxis have finally “launched” in Austin. And it’s going just about how you’d expect if you’re familiar with the fit and finish of Elon Musk promises. There are about a dozen Robotaxis now operating; Mod…
Back to Top / Thursday, June 26, 2025, 8:21 am / permalink 8881 / 6 stories in 8 months
Tesla Launches Self-Driving Robotaxi Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Tesla’s much-anticipated launch of its self-driving Robotaxi service in Austin has quickly come under fire as reports reveal vehicles operating in a regulatory gray area. Critics question the safety and oversight of this ambitious move, with industry watchers wondering if Tesla’s bold promises will hold up under real-world scrutiny.
Back to Top / Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 2:20 pm / permalink 8725 / 3 stories in 8 months
Waymo and Uber launch robotaxi service in Atlanta
Sarah Fielding / engadget - Uber and Waymo's robotaxi services are officially available in Atlanta. Now, Uber users who request an UberX, Comfort or Comfort Electric could have Waymo's all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicle pull up for the same cost. Notably, customers will receive a no…
Back to Top / Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 7:20 am / permalink 8687 / 9 stories in 8 months
Tesla robotaxi incidents caught on camera in Austin draw regulators' attention
cnbc - NHTSA pressed Tesla for more information about robotaxi incidents caught on camera and shared widely on social media.
Back to Top / Monday, June 23, 2025, 7:20 pm / permalink 8670 / 4 stories in 8 months
Tesla robotaxis launch in Austin with $4.20 invite-only service and human "safety monitors"
techspot - Musk's "tentatively, June 22" response early this month to an X user's question about when Tesla Robotaxi service would begin proved accurate.Read Entire Article
Back to Top / Monday, June 23, 2025, 7:20 am / permalink 8590 / 10 stories in 8 months
Elon Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Robotaxi Gamble Is Here
Luc Olinga / gizmodo - After years of hype, Tesla’s self-driving taxi service is finally live.
Back to Top / Sunday, June 22, 2025, 6:20 pm / permalink 8581 / 7 stories in 8 months
Tesla’s Robotaxis Are Here: Everything You Need to Know
Becky Peterson / wsj - The electric-car maker is launching a long-promised autonomous-taxi service in Austin to a select group of invitees.
Back to Top / Sunday, June 22, 2025, 5:20 am / permalink 8561 / 3 stories in 8 months
Texas lawmakers offer Tesla an out on June robotaxi launch
Ann O’Dea / siliconrepublic - Some are reporting this as a roadblock for Tesla but it may be a very welcome reprieve that allows a little more development time before launch.Read more: Texas lawmakers offer Tesla an out on June robotaxi launch
Back to Top / Friday, June 20, 2025, 8:20 am / permalink 8465 / 9 stories in 8 months