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Waymo and Uber are giving some riders early access to Atlanta robotaxi service | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 3m ago

Waymo and Uber are giving some riders early access to Atlanta robotaxi service | TechCrunch

Waymo and Uber are launching a robotaxi service in Atlanta, providing early access to select customers who joined a waitlist. Users selected for early trials will be informed via the Uber app and email. Riders who use the service will receive feedback incentives, including $10 in Uber credits after their first ride. The service, operated through Uber’s app with Waymo’s autonomous fleet, initially covers a 65-square-mile area, following its earlier Austin launch.

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Uber, Waymo launch autonomous ride-hailing service in Atlanta

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Uber, Waymo launch autonomous ride-hailing service in Atlanta

Uber and Waymo have launched an autonomous ride-hailing service in Atlanta, following its introduction in Austin. The service uses Waymo's self-driving vehicles, accessible via the Uber app across 65 square miles of Atlanta. Initially offering dozens of vehicles, Uber plans to expand the fleet of all-electric Jaguar I-PACE cars. Riders can use these autonomous vehicles at the same rates as existing Uber services. The deployment signals a growing momentum in robotaxi services.

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber Freight’s AI bet, Tesla’s robotaxi caveat, and Nikola’s trucks hit the auction block | TechCrunch

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TechCrunch Mobility: Uber Freight’s AI bet, Tesla’s robotaxi caveat, and Nikola’s trucks hit the auction block | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Mobility discusses the future of transportation, highlighting key updates from companies like Uber, Tesla, and Waymo. Uber Freight is expanding its AI features for global shippers, while Tesla limits its robotaxi operations in Austin, Texas, to specified safe areas. Waymo is set to extend its robotaxi service in San Francisco and Atlanta. Luminar seeks capital for restructuring, and SparkCharge raises significant funding to support its fleet charging services. Autonomous vehicle developments and electric vehicle innovations are also featured.

Waymo has grown 20-fold in under two years: Google CEO Sundar Pichai

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Waymo has grown 20-fold in under two years: Google CEO Sundar Pichai

Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving unit, now operates over 200,000 robotaxi rides weekly, marking 20-fold growth in under two years, according to Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Currently active in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix, Waymo plans to expand to Austin, Atlanta, and Miami. Collaborating with Uber, they aim to launch commercial services in Austin and Atlanta by 2025. Uber will manage vehicle logistics, while Waymo maintains technology oversight, with potential competition from Tesla envisioned.

Waymo limits service ahead of today’s ‘No Kings’ protests | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 2m ago

Waymo limits service ahead of today’s ‘No Kings’ protests | TechCrunch

Alphabet-owned robotaxi company Waymo is limiting its services due to scheduled nationwide "No Kings" protests against President Trump. Services in San Francisco, Austin, Atlanta, and Phoenix are affected, and operations are suspended in Los Angeles. The company took precautions following an incident where vehicles were vandalized during anti-Trump protests in LA. Protestors may see the vehicles as surveillance tools, as police have requested footage for investigations before. Service resumption remains uncertain.

Waymo looks to test its self-driving cars in New York

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Waymo looks to test its self-driving cars in New York

Waymo plans to test its self-driving cars in New York City, marking its first venture into the area. Owned by Google, Waymo is applying for a permit to operate a small fleet of autonomous vehicles in Manhattan, starting with human drivers until regulators grant full autonomy. New York's testing restrictions currently prevent Waymo from offering robotaxi services like in other cities. Waymo aims to expand its robotaxi service to Atlanta, Miami, and Washington soon.

Uber in talks with banks, private equity firms to fund robotaxi expansion - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 16d ago

Uber in talks with banks, private equity firms to fund robotaxi expansion - The Economic Times

Uber is in discussions with banks and private equity firms to fund its expansion into the robotaxi sector. The company currently offers robotaxis from Waymo on its app in Austin and Atlanta and recently secured a $300 million deal to deploy over 20,000 vehicles with technology from Lucid and Nuro. Uber plans three business models for robotaxis, aiming to demonstrate potential revenue to attract further financing. Despite regulatory scrutiny, robotaxi expansion continues to attract industry interest.

Uber ties up with Avride for food deliveries, robotaxi rides

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Uber ties up with Avride for food deliveries, robotaxi rides

- Uber is partnering with autonomous technology startup Avride for food deliveries and robotaxi services. - This partnership expands Uber's network of self-driving technology partners, which includes Waymo, Cruise, and WeRide. - Avride's sidewalk robots will be used for Uber Eats deliveries in Austin, Dallas, and Jersey City, with plans to expand to more cities. - Avride and Uber plan to launch robotaxi rides in Dallas next year, giving customers the option to choose between a delivery robot or an autonomous vehicle. - Avride, based in Austin, was founded in 2017 and has already made 200,000 deliveries across five countries. - The partnership aims to expand the fleet of Avride robots within Uber Eats and launch a robotaxi service in the future.

Tesla leaves Uber plenty of road

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Livemint · 10m ago

Tesla leaves Uber plenty of road

- Tesla's recent "We, Robot" event left shareholders disappointed with a lack of details regarding the robotaxi vehicle and service. - Tesla's shares dropped nearly 9% following the event, while Uber's shares jumped nearly 11% as investors saw Tesla's announcement as a best-case outcome for Uber. - Tesla plans to have its robotaxi, called the Cybercab, in production within a couple of years and sell it for less than $30,000. - However, the success of Tesla's robotaxi depends on finding enough riders to fill the fleets and generate returns for individual buyers turned fleet operators. - Other robotaxi operators, like Waymo, have partnered with Uber to leverage its large customer base and existing infrastructure. - Tesla will also face challenges in getting the necessary certifications for full, unsupervised self-driving, which is typically a multiyear process.

Waymo to start offering free driverless robotaxi services in Los Angeles

Reuters · 1y ago

Waymo to start offering free driverless robotaxi services in Los Angeles

Alphabet's Waymo has announced it will offer free driverless robotaxi services to select members of the public in Los Angeles, starting this week. The company received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to start its ride-hailing program, Waymo One, in Los Angeles. Initially covering 63 square miles from Santa Monica to downtown LA, the service will be free for riders while Waymo gradually onboards its waitlist of over 50,000 people. The company plans to expand operations in Los Angeles and eventually transition to paid services. Waymo also plans to launch in Austin later this year.

A Waymo robotaxi and a Serve delivery robot collided in Los Angeles | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 7m ago

A Waymo robotaxi and a Serve delivery robot collided in Los Angeles | TechCrunch

A Waymo robotaxi collided with a Serve Robotics delivery robot on December 27 in Los Angeles. The incident, captured on video, happened as the Serve bot attempted to navigate a curb, resulting in minor contact with the Waymo vehicle, which was turning. Both companies reported no damage or injuries, and the robotaxi system recognized the delivery robot as inanimate. The companies are communicating to prevent future accidents. Liability remains unclear.

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