Drivers Protest Waymo Robotaxis in San Francisco
Uber and Lyft drivers demonstrated against Waymo's autonomous vehicles, demanding stricter safety regulations after incidents involving pets and traffic disruptions.
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Driverless Waymo Car Stops on Bridge, Causes Miami Jam
A Waymo autonomous vehicle halted at a green light on a Miami bridge, causing major traffic disruption and forcing a Jeep into oncoming lanes. Officials demand safety assurances.
Waymo driverless car causes major Miami traffic jam
A Waymo autonomous vehicle stopped dead on a Miami bridge, causing a major traffic jam and forcing a Jeep into oncoming traffic. Officials demand safety assurances.
Uber's new robotaxi with Lucid and Nuro revealed
Uber has unveiled a new luxury robotaxi developed with Lucid Motors and Nuro. The self-driving vehicle, featuring personalised cabins and a 'halo' roof, began test drives in San Francisco last month. Discover the future of ride-hailing.
Exclusive: Testing the Driverless Taxis Coming to London
An exclusive first-hand account of riding in a Waymo robotaxi in the US, ahead of their planned 2026 London launch. Discover the surreal experience, the tech, and the big concerns.
Amazon's Zoox Recalls 332 Robotaxis for Safety Issue
Amazon's self-driving unit Zoox has recalled 332 robotaxis after they drifted into oncoming traffic. The software flaw has been fixed, but it raises fresh questions about autonomous vehicle safety. Read the full report.
Waymo robotaxis block streets in San Francisco power cut
Waymo's self-driving cars caused traffic chaos in San Francisco after a mass power outage, forcing the company to suspend its robotaxi service and raising safety concerns.
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.
EU Announces Crackdown on Airbnb-Style Rentals
The European Union unveils a landmark plan to regulate short-term holiday lets, aiming to free up housing and tackle the affordability crisis across member states. Read the full details.
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.
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 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.
100+ financial firms move operations abroad post-Brexit
Exclusive: Britain's financial watchdog reveals over 100 companies have moved operations overseas following Brexit, with Dublin and Luxembourg emerging as top destinations for relocating City firms.
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.
Google faces UK regulatory overhaul after watchdog decision
The UK's competition watchdog has designated Google with special status, potentially forcing significant changes to how the tech giant operates its search engine for British users.
Bank of England warns Google, Microsoft over AI risks
The Bank of England issues stark warning to Silicon Valley giants over 'black box' AI systems threatening financial stability. Governor Andrew Bailey demands urgent transparency improvements.
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.
Waymo driverless car makes illegal U-turn in London
A Waymo autonomous vehicle has been caught on camera performing an illegal U-turn in London's West End, raising serious questions about the safety and regulation of driverless technology on UK roads.
San Francisco moves to block Tesla Robotaxi service
San Francisco officials move to block Tesla's proposed driverless taxi service, challenging Elon Musk's autonomous vehicle ambitions over critical safety concerns.
Ofcom Enforces Online Safety Act on Porn Sites
UK regulator Ofcom launches a major campaign to ensure pornography websites comply with the new Online Safety Act, enforcing strict age verification to protect minors from harmful content.
Amazon's Zoox expands robotaxi testing to Las Vegas & Austin
Amazon's self-driving subsidiary Zoox is accelerating its real-world testing, deploying its purpose-built robotaxis on public roads in Las Vegas and Austin. This strategic expansion signals a new phase in the competitive autonomous vehicle race, challengi
San Francisco Approves 24/7 Paid Robotaxi Services
In a landmark decision, California regulators have approved the expansion of Cruise and Waymo's autonomous taxi services in San Francisco, allowing 24/7 paid rides and marking a pivotal moment for the self-driving car industry.
Cruise Halts All US Driverless Operations After Permit Revoked
In a major blow to autonomous vehicle ambitions, GM's Cruise suspends its entire US driverless fleet following a serious pedestrian incident and the revocation of its California permit.
Waymo's Driverless Taxis Coming to Manhattan with Mayor's Support
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces partnership with Waymo to bring its autonomous ride-hailing service to the streets of Manhattan, marking a major expansion for the Alphabet-owned company.
My White-Knuckle Ride in a Driverless LA Taxi
A UK journalist takes a white-knuckle ride in a Waymo robotaxi through the chaotic streets of Los Angeles, experiencing the thrilling and unnerving reality of autonomous vehicles firsthand.
Lib Dems: Regulate YouTube ads amid scam surge
The Liberal Democrats are urging the government to crack down on fraudulent YouTube ads following a surge in scams targeting UK users. Experts warn of rising risks as regulators lag behind.
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