Autonomous Vehicles
Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to ban fully self-driving buses
State Rep. Ben Waxman's proposed bill would require autonomous buses to have a licensed driver on board.
Amazon's steering wheel- and brake pedal-less Zoox robotaxis receive nation's first go-ahead for paid public rides
The NHTSA is giving a temporary permit to some autonomous cars that don't meet current safety standards as it develops a new framework for self-driving vehicles.
Austin Waymos rack up nearly $10k in parking tickets
The robotaxis have been cited for parking in tow zones and double parking, among other violations.
Transportation secretary proposes right to 'freedom cars'
The Trump administration wants to promote the production of self-driving cars while allowing Americans to buy tech-free "traditional" vehicles.
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.
Tesla's steering wheel-less Cybercabs spotted on Austin streets
The company is testing 34 of its robotaxis in downtown Austin, but they have not been approved for public use.
Feds want to make brake pedals optional in AVs
A proposed rule change would no longer require carmakers to include manual brake pedals or steering wheels in fully self-driving cars.
Waymo recalls most of fleet after robotaxis keep driving through work zones
Waymo cars drove into active freeway construction zones in 13 separate incidents in Phoenix and San Francisco.
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.
Atlanta launches autonomous Beltline shuttle
The ATL Spoke service connects the Beltline to a MARTA rail station.
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.
Proposed Walmart drone pad draws backlash in North Carolina
Residents opposing the Walmart delivery drone facility say they're worried about privacy and noise.
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 lifts ban on heavy-duty autonomous vehicles
AV manufacturers can begin testing self-driving vehicles weighing over 10,001 pounds on California roads.
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.
Tesla 'completely' redacts robotaxi crash reports
Reports submitted to the NHTSA also reveal differences in the types of crashes Tesla cars are involved in as opposed to its competitors.
Tesla Reveals Remote Drivers Temporarily Control its Robotaxis
The company admitted human drivers sometimes remotely take over robotaxi operations “if necessary.”
Study: Self-driving Cars Could Raise VMT by 6%, Increasing Congestion
The study contradicts early predictions that AVs would reduce driving miles.
Waymo’s DC Rollout Stuck in ‘Regulatory Limbo’
The robotaxi operator still doesn’t have a clear deployment date for the nation’s capital.
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