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During one of the American-Statesman's Tesla robotaxi rides, the safety monitor intervened as the vehicle navigated traffic and construction.
Miami is the sixth market where Waymo offers driverless ride-hailing service, extending its lead over Tesla and Amazon -owned Zoox. As U.S. competition has lagged, Waymo's planned 2026 expansions could lock in rider demand and loyalty in the U.S.
The child sustained minor injuries, according to the self-driving company. The NHTSA is looking into the incident and Waymo's response.
Austin school officials have urged Waymo to pause operations during school bus pickup hours after the company's robotaxis were found to illegally pass school buses at least 24 times.
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A Waymo Robotaxi Hit a Child at School Drop‑Off. The Company Says a Human Driver Would’ve Done Worse
Waymo faces growing scrutiny over how its driverless vehicles behave in high-risk environments.
At least clankers don’t ask for tips. Taking a trip in a Waymo robotaxi costs more on average than taking a drive in an Uber or Lyft driven by a human. However, that price gap is narrowing, according to a new report from Obi,
Waymo is seeking about $16 billion at a near $110 billion valuation as it expands robotaxi services amid growing safety scrutiny.
A Waymo Zeekr test vehicle was involved in a crash with multiple parked cars, with the investigation still underway.