Waymo said it is launching fully driverless robotaxi rides for employees in Atlanta, an important step before the company opens the service up to members

A more favorable federal regulatory and legislative environment may help propel the growth of driverless ride-hailing vehicles in the United States.

Tesla’s last quarter disappointed some analysts—but Elon Musk’s lofty promises for the year head are helping buoy the EV stock.

The claim of the vehicles driving around, carrying passengers with no driver behind the wheel by June borders on ridiculous. The numbers just don't back it up

Musk claims Tesla will operate a fleet of taxis akin to Waymo's rideshare operation.

Brooks said the Center for Auto Safety does not anticipate Musk being able to launch his robotaxi this year, saying other self-driving robotaxi makers like Waymo are way ahead of Tesla’s technology and have additional sensors to support the vehicles.

Waymo plans to start testing autonomous vehicles in 10 new cities this year, starting with Las Vegas and San Diego, according to The Verge. However, this

The robotaxi service Musk said will launch in June will likely be distinct from the purpose-built “Cybercab” vehicles that it touted at a splashy LA event in October. Tesla said at the time that it would aim to start manufacturing its Cybercab—which won’t have a steering wheel or pedals—sometime before 2027.

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The billionaire said the company will make public safety a priority because accidents involving autonomous cars generate "headlines."