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- 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.
- Tesla Begins Cybercab Production. Now Comes The Hard Part
Tesla began production of its purpose-built Cybercab autonomous vehicle, but faces hard challenges in mastering novel manufacturing and proving its Full-Self Driving software.
- 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.
- Self-Driving Taxis Are Catching On. Are You Ready? - The New York Times
Amazon’s Zoox robot taxi launches in San Francisco to challenge Waymo, highlighting both the progress and remaining drawbacks of autonomous ride-hailing services.