Power Cut Cripples San Francisco, Trapping Driverless Taxis
A major power outage in San Francisco caused widespread traffic disruption and left autonomous Waymo vehicles stranded, raising questions about urban infrastructure resilience.
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SF Blackout Strands Waymo Robotaxis, Causing Traffic Chaos
A major power outage in San Francisco left 130,000 in the dark and caused Waymo's driverless taxis to stall in streets, creating major traffic disruptions. See how residents coped.
Waymo Suspends SF Service as Driverless Cars Snarl Traffic in Blackout
Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing service is suspended in San Francisco after its driverless cars caused major traffic jams during a widespread power outage. Read the latest on the incident and when services may resume.
Home Office scraps free taxis for asylum seekers
The Home Secretary ends free taxi rides for migrants' GP visits, saving millions after a BBC investigation exposed a £600 knee check-up journey.
Sydney Airport Taxi Short Trip Refusals Spark Fury
Passengers reveal being refused short taxi trips from Sydney airport, while drivers cite hours-long queues. Discover the transport crisis and potential solutions.
China's flying taxis struggle for takeoff
China's low-altitude economy, valued at £55bn, aims for £380bn by 2035 despite battery limits and airspace controls. Discover the future of urban air mobility.
Self-Driving Cars: The Future of UK Motoring
Steve Fowler explores autonomous vehicle tech in the US and its potential to keep older drivers mobile in the UK. Discover the future of self-driving cars. Read more.
China's Flying Taxi Revolution Hits Turbulence
Explore how China's ambitious 'low-altitude economy' with flying taxis and delivery drones is taking off, facing battery limits and airspace controls. Can it reach its £490bn potential?
Waymo's Driverless Cars Coming to London in 2026
Alphabet's Waymo announces plans to bring fully autonomous ride-hailing services to London streets by 2026, following successful US expansion. Discover how driverless technology is transforming urban transport.
Dubai Launches World's First Flying Taxis in 2026
Dubai becomes the first city globally to launch commercial flying taxis in 2026, cutting commute times by half with zero-emission eVTOL aircraft. Discover how this transport revolution will transform urban mobility.
Amazon's Zoox launches free robotaxis in San Francisco
Amazon's Zoox has launched a free robotaxi service in San Francisco, challenging Google's Waymo in the race for autonomous vehicle dominance. Discover the future of transport.
Waymo Robotaxis Expand to Highways in US Cities
Waymo's autonomous vehicles are now operating on freeways in San Francisco, LA, and Phoenix. Discover the details of this major expansion and what it means for the future of transport.
Waymo Robotaxis to Drive on US Freeways
Waymo announces its autonomous vehicles will operate on freeways in San Francisco, LA, and Phoenix. The move marks a significant step in the self-driving car race. Discover the implications.
Love Island Star Slams Labour's 'Dangerous' Taxi Tax
Former Love Island contestant Shaughna Phillips launches scathing attack on Rachel Reeves' proposed VAT hike for private hire vehicles, warning it threatens women's safety and will hit low-income families hardest.
AI Corridors & Air Taxis: Future of UK Travel
Discover how artificial intelligence corridors and electric air taxis are set to transform British travel, cutting airport queues and revolutionising urban mobility.
BBC's £18m travel bill: Taxis and hotels exposed
Shocking investigation reveals BBC staff spent £18 million on taxis and hotels in just three years, sparking outrage over licence fee spending.
Waymo Car in Fatal SF Collision With Previously Struck Man
Exclusive investigation into the tragic incident where a self-driving Waymo vehicle struck a man moments after he'd been hit by another car, raising urgent questions about autonomous vehicle safety protocols in urban environments.
Uber's 24/7 Robotaxis Launch in San Francisco
Uber has launched 24/7 commercial robotaxi services across San Francisco in a landmark move for autonomous vehicles, offering driverless rides to passengers in partnership with Waymo and Cruise.
Waymo CEO responds to first robotaxi fatality in San Francisco
Exclusive: Waymo's chief executive addresses the tragic death involving a self-driving vehicle in San Francisco as authorities launch investigation into the landmark incident.
Waymo self-driving cars under fire over wildlife deaths
Exclusive investigation reveals Google's autonomous vehicles are causing unprecedented wildlife casualties on American roads, raising urgent safety questions about driverless technology.
London's Driverless Taxi Revolution: Are We Ready?
As autonomous vehicles prepare to hit London's roads, we investigate the safety concerns, regulatory challenges, and public readiness for this transport transformation.
Waymo faces federal probe over school bus incidents
Exclusive: American autonomous vehicle giant Waymo faces federal investigation following multiple incidents involving near-misses with school buses, raising serious safety concerns about driverless technology.
Waymo Robotaxis Under Federal Safety Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a sweeping investigation into Waymo's autonomous vehicles following a series of concerning incidents, raising questions about the safety of self-driving technology.
Waymo Driverless Cars Launch in London
London becomes Europe's first major city to welcome fully driverless cars as Waymo launches public robotaxi service, marking a transformative moment for urban transport.
Driverless cars scream through San Francisco nights
Exclusive investigation reveals how autonomous vehicles are terrorising San Francisco neighbourhoods with bizarre screaming sounds and late-night gridlock, sparking safety concerns and regulatory battles.
Waymo fast-tracks London autonomous ride-hailing service
Google's parent company Alphabet is fast-tracking its autonomous ride-hailing service Waymo for London deployment, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown with Uber in the capital's competitive transport market.
Driverless Taxis Could Hit UK Streets Within Months
Britain is on the verge of a transport revolution as driverless taxis could begin passenger services this year following new government legislation. Discover how autonomous vehicles will transform urban mobility.
Waymo's Driverless Taxis Begin London Operations
Alphabet's autonomous vehicle division Waymo begins mapping London streets ahead of planned robotaxi service launch, marking a major milestone for UK transport innovation.
Waymo driverless taxis coming to London next year
London is poised to welcome fully autonomous Waymo taxis on its roads next year, marking a revolutionary shift in urban transport and positioning the UK capital at the forefront of self-driving technology adoption in Europe.
California moves to suspend Waymo's driverless cars
California authorities move to suspend Waymo's autonomous vehicle operations following a series of concerning incidents on San Francisco streets.
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