Autonomous Cars
New USDOT safety strategy highlights enforcement, embraces autonomous cars
The new National Roadway Safety Strategy emphasizes safety technology and enforcement and promises to further crack down on immigrant truck drivers with illicitly obtained licenses.
Amazon's Zoox recalls robotaxis after failure to recognize active fire scene
The car did not register the thick smoke as it drove into a fire scene.
DC's robotaxi bill stays silent on accessibility
A 24-page bill addresses safety, permitting and consumer rights — but fails to mention wheelchairs or accessible vehicles.
Uber promises to bring robotaxis to Houston in 2027
Nuro, an Uber partner, has received permits to test its self-driving cars in Texas and California.
New Jersey bill would require AVs to use 3 sensing technologies — banning Tesla's robotaxi fleet
Elon Musk has been 'largely alone' in his conviction that radar and lidar sensors are not necessary for the safe operation of autonomous cars.
Feds say robotaxis interfering with first responders is a 'functional insufficiency,' demand solutions by August
The NHTSA issued a letter to autonomous carmakers, noting that 'Every second matters when law enforcement officers, firefighters, or paramedics are answering a call.'
Uber and Waymo part ways in Phoenix
The companies ended a three-year pilot program, with Waymo saying it plans to keep its Phoenix robotaxi fleet available through its own app.
Luxury condo owners fight robotaxis in the most San Francisco conflict ever
Waymos parking in a condo building's garage are causing headaches as they get stuck and block other cars from exiting.
MIT study confirms robotaxis don't reduce traffic
Waymo data reveals that the cars spend close to half of their time 'deadheading' — driving around with no passengers.
China suspends new AV licenses after 'major chaos'
A malfunction of Baidu autonomous vehicles prompted the Chinese government to stop issuing new licenses to AV operators. Could the U.S. learn from their actions?
Waymo's troubles with emergency vehicles are getting worse
In one case, first responders waited 53 minutes to reach a Waymo support representative during an emergency.
California cops will start ticketing robotaxis
The California DMV issued new guidance that allows law enforcement to give autonomous cars a "notice of noncompliance" when they break traffic laws.
California robotaxi rides surged by 500% in 19 months
Californians took over 1.2 million rides in autonomous taxis in December.
Uber says more Waymos are good for Uber too
The company believes robotaxis are spurring growth in the ride-hailing sector as a whole.
Waymo's glitchy Nashville rollout
Online videos show Waymo cars struggling to navigate construction sites and one-way streets.
Tesla gains first European approval for 'Full Self-Driving' mode
The company will be allowed to sell cars with FSD in the Netherlands.
Waymo robotaxis are now finding potholes
The cars use their onboard technology to identify potholes and send the data to city officials and Waze users.
Despite months of work with Austin’s school district, Waymo cars still fail to stop for school buses
Austin's school district has reported over a dozen incidents when Waymo robotaxis don't follow state law when approaching school buses.
Study: Driver Assistance Systems Increase Distraction, ‘False Sense of Security’
A recent crash involving the former head of Uber’s self-driving division is drawing scrutiny once more to issues with Tesla’s ‘self-driving’ mode.
Study: Self-driving Cars Could Raise VMT by 6%, Increasing Congestion
The study contradicts early predictions that AVs would reduce driving miles.
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Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
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