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San Francisco launches driverless bus service following robotaxi expansion

San Francisco has launched an autonomous shuttle service less than a week after regulators approved the expansion of robotaxis despite traffic and safety concerns

The Independent UK

Cruise AV Robotaxi Gets Stuck In Wet Concrete In San Francisco

Less than a week ago, the California Public Utilities Commission approved the expansion of Cruise and Waymo's self-driving car services in San Francisco 24/7.

InsideEVs

Cruise AV Robotaxis Block SF Street, Connectivity Issues Blamed

The incident happened one day after the California Public Utilities Commission granted approval to Waymo and Cruise to offer paid robotaxi rides 24/7 in SF.

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Autonomous cars are free to roll in San Francisco. The first weekend was a doozy

Reports of stalled cars near the Outside Lands music festival, and in other parts of the city, provided an I-told-you-so moment for critics of a new resolution allowing robotaxis to ply the streets of San Francisco.

Fortune

How a vote to empower autonomous ‘robotaxis’ from Cruise and Waymo has divided San Francisco

As the issue exposes deep divides on safety, ethics, environmentalism, and the footprint of Big Tech in the city, Josh Marcus takes a ride in a driverless vehicle

The Independent UK

One key state is getting more driverless cars (not Tesla models)

State regulators give the thumbs up to driverless-car companies, despite protests from pedestrians, bicyclists and first responders.

The Street

Google’s Waymo and GM’s Cruise win approval to widen robotaxi service in San Francisco—prompting a vow from angry residents to continue staging traffic cone protests

City officials likely to appeal state regulator’s decision to remove limits for Cruise and Waymo, with the fire department chief telling the two companies “it is not our job to babysit your vehicles.”

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California allows robo-taxis to expand and emergency responders aren't happy

In a 3-1 vote, California's transportation regulator allows self-driving car companies to expand their programs in the state — despite opposition from police and fire departments.

WEKU

2 robotaxi services seeking to bypass safety concerns and expand in San Francisco face pivotal vote

California regulators are poised to decide whether two rival robotaxi services can provide around-the-clock rides throughout San Francisco

The Independent UK

GM self-driving firm Cruise, rival to Tesla, is bringing robotaxis to a new city

Those living in this city might soon see driverless taxis in the streets.

The Street

Cruise Robotaxi Collides With Turning Semi-Truck In San Francisco

The GM-owned self-driving unit confirmed the incident and said the semi-truck was in the right lane when it tried to turn left as the Cruise car was passing.

InsideEVs

Recalling a wild ride with a robotaxi named Peaches as regulators mull San Francisco expansion plan

An Associated Press reporter recalls the first time he took a ride in a car without sitting in the driver’s seat

The Independent UK

GM Reaches Robotaxi Milestone That Tesla Is Nowhere Near

Tesla is already lagging behind in the race toward robotaxis, something CEO Elon Musk thinks will have "quasi infinite demand."

The Street

The rebel group stopping self-driving cars in San Francisco – one cone at a time

The Safe Street Rebel group has waged a war against robotaxis in an effort to end vehicle dominance in the city and promote public transport

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InsideEVs

Cruise Ad Saying Humans Are Terrible Drivers Draws Criticism From Former NHTSA Head

The General Motors-backed autonomous taxi service mentioned that over 40,000 Americans were killed in car crashes last year.

The Street

Anti Self-Driving Activists Are Fighting Back After a Car Caused Several Concerning Collisions

Protestors in San Francisco are interfering with autonomous vehicles as they look to reduce the number of cars on the road.

Fortune

Angry San Franciscans are sabotaging Waymo and Cruise robotaxis with one simple trick

People living alongside the futuristic services are not happy with the effect they have on everyday traffic and emergency vehicles.

The Guardian - US

Protesters develop novel way to build cone-sensus against driverless cars

San Francisco’s Safe Street Rebel group are disabling autonomous taxis by placing a cone on the hood of the car

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New Marella Cruise itineraries launched with deals on sale this month

There are trips around the Caribbean and the Med

The Guardian - UK

TechScape: Self-driving cars are here and they’re watching you

Driverless cars have their cameras trained on the road – and on those inside, making some wonder just how that data will be used. Plus, Twitter’s viewing limits

Tribune News Service

Aurora’s self-driving trucks are on the road. What it’s like inside an autonomous big rig

PALMER, Texas — Darcy Desjarlais, senior truck operations specialist at Aurora, hovers both hands under the steering wheel of Aurora’s self-driving truck as it cruises at 65 miles per hour down Interstate 45, heading in its typical route toward Houston.

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Slow the roll of robotaxis. They aren’t safe enough yet to take over California’s streets

Self-driving cars may be the future, but right now they’re still a work in progress.

The Guardian - US

Fire chief warns against ‘unleashing’ self-driving taxis in San Francisco

Driverless cars are becoming a nuisance for the department as they appear to obstruct fire engines and block roads in emergencies

The Street

Elon Musk Gives Google a Driving Test

Waymo, Google's (Alphabet) subsidiary which develops self-driving vehicles, is a competitor to electric car maker Tesla.

The Street

Elon Musk Gives Google a Test

Waymo, Google's (Alphabet) subsidiary which develops self-driving vehicles, is a competitor to electric car maker Tesla.

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