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Waymo ramps up in Florida to compete with Tesla, Uber

Google's tech division, Waymo, is determined to keep its lead in the robotaxi rollout, staying ahead of competitors like Tesla and Uber.

15 Apr 2026-22:24
New York State halts robotaxi expansion, setback for Waymo

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has pulled back a proposal to permit commercial robotaxi services outside New York City, announcing the decision on Thursday due to a lack of legislative support.

19 Feb 2026-23:59
What the Ojai rollout signals for the next phase of autonomous mobility

Waymo’s decision to roll out its new Ojai robotaxi marks a clear transition point in the evolution of autonomous transportation in the United States. For years, robotaxis have existed in a space between experimental technology and limited commercial service. With Ojai, Waymo is signaling that it is preparing for a phase defined less by proof of concept and more by scale, repetition, and industrial discipline. This rollout is not just about adding another vehicle model to the fleet, but about redefining how autonomous ride hailing can function as a national transportation service.

13 Feb 2026-10:36
Waymo rolls out Ojai robotaxis to expand U.S. dominance

12 Feb 2026-21:38
US probes Waymo incident after self-driving car hits child

US safety regulators have opened an investigation after a Waymo self-driving vehicle struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica, California, causing minor injuries.

29 Jan 2026-13:59
Waymo to update software after power outage stalls robotaxis

Waymo said it will update its self-driving software and improve emergency response protocols after a widespread power outage in San Francisco caused several of its robotaxis to stall, worsening traffic congestion across parts of the city.

24 Dec 2025-09:20
Waymo to update software after San Francisco power outage snarls self-driving vehicles

24 Dec 2025-06:34
Uber, Lyft to test Baidu robotaxis in UK next year

Uber and Lyft are teaming up with Chinese tech giant Baidu to trial driverless robotaxis in the UK starting next year, marking a major step in the global push for autonomous ride-hailing.

22 Dec 2025-14:02
US airport tests robotaxi rides

17 Sep 2025-17:02
Alphabet's Waymo recalls over 1,200 vehicles

Alphabet's self-driving unit, Waymo, is recalling 1,212 vehicles after some cars collided with roadway barriers due to a fault in how the vehicle detected or responded to the objects, the company said on Wednesday, News.Az reports, citing Reuters.

14 May 2025-14:05

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