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Tesla Nearly Quadruples Texas Cybercab Approvals
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Tesla nearly quadrupled its Texas-authorized Cybercab fleet to 169 in the month after its Austin launch, but riders have reported long waits, incorrect pickups and drop-offs, and door and trunk problems. Scaling the robotaxi service is central to Tesla’s growth strategy as its auto business faces weak sales and competition, while Waymo’s larger expansion underscores the challenge ahead.
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Waymo Plans Singapore Robotaxi Launch in 2028
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— Sep 18, 2026
Waymo plans fully autonomous ride-hailing in Singapore in 2028, its first Southeast Asia market, after more than 20 million autonomous rides.
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Elena Vasquez
Singapore's dense traffic and strict rules will be a real test for Waymo's self-driving tech by 2028.
Waymo Launches Robotaxis in 15th U.S. City
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— Sep 14, 2026
Waymo launched paid, fully autonomous robotaxi rides in Las Vegas, its 15th U.S. city, starting in a 24-mile zone around the Strip.
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Maya Lindstrom
Las Vegas traffic is brutal so having driverless cars available for tourists sounds like a smart move.
Waymo and Tokyo Partners Target Japan’s First Driverless Taxi Service in 2027
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— Sep 15, 2026
Waymo, GO, and Nihon Kotsu plan Japan’s first fully driverless commercial taxi service in Tokyo by 2027, with a phased rollout of up to about 100 Level 4 autonomous vehicles accessible via the GO and Waymo apps, pending safety verifications and regulatory approvals. The initiative follows extensive testing since 2025 and involves Nihon Kotsu on-site operations while Waymo provides the autonomous system and fleet management, illustrating a coordinated push toward wider autonomous mobility in Japan.
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Nicole Hardy
Starting with just 100 vehicles seems like a smart way to test the waters before scaling up.
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Waymo Robotaxi Stops After Loaded Ghost Gun Detected
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— Sep 12, 2026
Two minors in a Waymo autonomous vehicle in San Francisco were detained after Waymo detected a firearm, prompting a high-risk stop that led to the recovery of a loaded AR-style ghost gun along with suspected marijuana and mace spray, and the youths were booked on illegal firearm possession. Waymo says it cooperated with police and notes this is not the first incident involving underage riders, with a prior July case in San Mateo where teens were found with alcohol and shooting objects from a car, and the investigation into the SF incident is ongoing.
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Rachel Meyers
Waymo's detection system probably prevented something worse from happening with those kids and the gun.
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Waymo, Cruise, Argo Suspend Self-Driving Tests on Virus Fears
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— Mar 17, 2020
Waymo, Cruise and Argo have suspended autonomous car testing that involves backup drivers, as the self-driving firms join corporate America to try and contain the spread of the coronavirus. Alphabet Inc unit Waymo said…
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Waymo Robotaxi Crash in LA; Vehicle Not At Fault
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— Jul 26, 2026
A Waymo robotaxi collided with a blue sedan on Venice Boulevard in Pico-Union around 5:45 a.m., injuring several people including a pedestrian and sending two to hospitals as investigators work to determine the sequence of events. Waymo says it is coordinating with first responders and prioritizing safety while the investigation continues.
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Waymo Plans Exit From Uber Robotaxi Deal
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— Jul 24, 2026
Waymo is weighing an exit from its robotaxi partnership with Uber as competition grows, planning to operate independently in Austin and Atlanta starting January 2028 when the contract permits, while Phoenix has already split from the arrangement. Uber and Waymo continue to interface in remaining markets and are adjusting to regulatory and strategic shifts, including potential competition in London.
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Waymo Expands to Munich, Third International Market
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— Aug 25, 2026
Waymo will begin testing its self-driving vehicles on Munich streets with trained safety drivers to map local roads and tailor the system for Munich, aiming for a commercial driverless service in late 2027, its first EU market and third international expansion. The rollout underscores Waymo’s rapid European push after London and other European subsidiaries, with regulatory engagement and local job creation as it scales.
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Waymo Recalls 1,200 Self-Driving Taxis After Collisions With Gates, Road Barriers
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— May 14, 2025
Waymo, the self-driving taxi service owned by Google’s parent company, is recalling 1,212 vehicles operating in San Francisco, Phoenix and Austin after they repeatedly collided with gates, chains and other roadside…
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Self-Driving Taxis Steer Clear Of LA Migrant Riots
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— Jun 10, 2025
Waymo’s driverless taxis vanished from downtown Los Angeles on Monday after rioters torched several of the electric cars during weekend riots over federal immigration raids. The Google-owned taxi service pulled its…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Self-Driving EV Catches on Fire, May Take Weeks to Put Out – Look What Firefighters Had to Put It In
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— May 5, 2023
A self-driving electric car caught fire at a warehouse in Phoenix earlier this week and firefighters suspect it might not be fully extinguished for weeks. KSAZ-TV reported a Waymo self-driving electric car burst into…
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Hyundai Expands India Hub, 100+ Models by 2030
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— Aug 26, 2026
Hyundai plans to expand global production capacity by 1.27 million units by 2030 and roll out more than 100 new or updated models, including 18 all-new models, while targeting a 60% share of eco-friendly vehicles and 5.55 million global sales. The push includes expanding in the U.S. hybrid market, launching an Ioniq 5-based robotaxi with Waymo this year, and advancing software-defined vehicles and autonomous tech to compete with Toyota and Chinese rivals.
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