Self-Driving Taxis Are Catching On. Are You Ready? - The New York Times

kept by eddie nov 24, 25

Amazon’s Zoox robot taxi launches in San Francisco to challenge Waymo, highlighting both the progress and remaining drawbacks of autonomous ride-hailing services.

Advancements In Self-Driving Cars - by Zvi Mowshowitz
Waymo expands to the entire SF Bay Area and plans 17 US cities by 2026, but faces regulatory barriers and speed-limit issues despite being vastly safer than human drivers.
also on Zoox, Waymo, #autonomous-vehicles, #competition
Robotaxis Are Spreading Across the U.S.—and So Is the Backlash - WSJ
Robotaxi services from Waymo and others are expanding across the U.S., but clashes with residents and police are increasing as the autonomous vehicles cause disruptions and traffic jams in cities like Atlanta.
also on Zoox, Waymo, #autonomous-vehicles
Robotaxis and Suburbia – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Robotaxis and same-hour delivery will shrink the convenience gap between suburbs and cities, potentially ending the urbanist revival and challenging Uber's long-term model.
also on Waymo, #autonomous-vehicles, Amazon
Uber and Waymo Are Sparring. The Robotaxi Future Has Arrived
Uber and Waymo are competing in the robotaxi market, signaling that autonomous ride-hailing has become a commercial reality.
also on Waymo, #autonomous-vehicles, #competition
Self-driving, Tesla and the influence of brand
Tesla's brand halo causes overestimation of its self-driving lead, but competitors offer comparable Level 2 systems and the brand declines due to Musk's politics and competition.
also on #autonomous-vehicles, #competition