Waymo: News
Uber to deploy 500 vehicles to gather self-driving data
Uber is gearing up to deploy a fleet of 500 Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric vehicles (EVs) around the world this year.
Waymo halts service in 4-cities as robotaxis struggle with floodwaters
Waymo has suspended its robotaxi services in four cities due to its inability to handle heavy rain and flooded roads.
Google just turned Maps into a playable AI world simulator
Google DeepMind has integrated its Project Genie with Street View, a move that promises to revolutionize the way we experience virtual environments.
'Open to partnering with founder on self-driving cars': Uber CEO
Uber's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has said that the company is open to collaborating with its founder, Travis Kalanick, on his new self-driving car project.
Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis after floodwater sweeps one vehicle away
Waymo, a leading player in the autonomous vehicle industry, has announced a major recall of nearly 3,800 self-driving cars in the US.
How Uber plans to help autonomous vehicle companies
Uber is looking to equip its human drivers' cars with sensors to collect real-world data for autonomous vehicle (AV) companies.
How Waymo is helping cities locate potholes
Waymo, the self-driving car division of Google parent company Alphabet, is lending a hand to cities in their battle against potholes.
Start-up funding jumps to record $297B in Q1
Global investment in start-ups hit a record-breaking $297 billion in the first quarter of 2026, according to Crunchbase data.
San Francisco: Waymo passenger attacked for paying a self-driving car
A recent incident in San Francisco has raised concerns over the safety of autonomous vehicles.
China's BYD and Geely will use NVIDIA's robotaxi platform
NVIDIA has announced its partnership with Chinese auto giants BYD and Geely to use the chipmaker's Drive Hyperion platform.
Uber co-founder launches Atoms, a new robotics start-up
Travis Kalanick, the co-founder and former CEO of Uber, has launched a new start-up called Atoms.
US agency to meet CEOs of Waymo, other robotaxi firms
The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will host a national autonomous vehicle safety forum on Tuesday.
Sundar Pichai could receive $700M pay package from Alphabet
Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet, is in line for a massive pay package that could go up to $692 million over the next three years, according to The Financial Times.
You can soon ride a robotaxi in London
London is gearing up for a major technological shift with the introduction of robotaxis, or self-driving taxis.
Waymo raises $16B to expand robotaxi service internationally
Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Alphabet, has raised a whopping $16 billion in funding.
Waymo is raising $16B at a valuation of $110B
Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Alphabet, is close to finalizing a massive $16 billion funding round.
Waymo under probe after robotaxi hits child near a school
A Waymo robotaxi was involved in an accident, hitting a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica on January 23.
Waymo under probe over robotaxis overtaking stopped school buses
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into Waymo, following reports of its robotaxis illegally overtaking stopped school busses.
Tesla begins robotaxi rides with no human safety driver onboard
Tesla has launched driverless robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas.
You can soon ride robotaxis in New York
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced plans to introduce a bill that would legalize robotaxis in the state.
Waymo's robotaxi gets a new name ahead of launch
Waymo has been refining and testing a minivan-style vehicle built by Chinese automaker Zeekr for the past three years.
Uber, Lucid and Nuro debut next-gen robotaxi at CES
Uber, in partnership with Lucid Motors and Nuro, has unveiled a production-intent version of their innovative robotaxi. The vehicle was showcased at the ongoing 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Waymo pays humans $24 to shut doors on stranded robotaxis
Waymo, the self-driving car unit of Google's parent Alphabet, has a unique problem with its autonomous vehicles.
How Waymo's robotaxis stalled during San Francisco blackout
Waymo, the self-driving car division of Alphabet, has issued a software update to improve its robotaxis' performance during power outages.
You may soon talk to Gemini AI inside Waymo robotaxis
Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Alphabet, is testing Google's Gemini AI chatbot as an in-car assistant in its robotaxis.
Waymo resuming San Francisco rides after blackout leaves robotaxis stranded
Waymo temporarily suspended its robotaxi service in San Francisco after a major power outage.
Alphabet's Waymo seeks $15B funding amid robotaxi race with Tesla
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, is reportedly in talks to raise over $15 billion in a new funding round expected to complete early next year.
Tesla starts testing robotaxis with no human safety drivers
Tesla has taken a major step toward its goal of launching a fully autonomous robotaxi service.
Waymo recalls software after robotaxis don't stop for school buses
Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Alphabet, has announced a voluntary software recall over how its robotaxis behave around school buses.
Waymo gets green light to expand operations across California
Waymo, the self-driving car service owned by Alphabet, has received regulatory approval to expand its operations in California.
You can soon ride Tesla's robotaxis in Arizona
Tesla has been granted a ride-hailing permit by Arizona regulators, paving the way for the electric vehicle manufacturer to start its robotaxi service in the state.
Tesla responds to Waymo CEO's call, shares self-driving safety data
Tesla has released a comprehensive safety report for its advanced driver-assistance software, Full Self-Driving (Supervised).
Alibaba enters robotaxi market with investment in ride-hailing firm Hello
Alibaba Group has made a strategic investment in Hello, a ride-hailing company backed by its fintech affiliate Ant Group.
You can ride Waymo's robotaxis in Nashville from next year
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle division of Alphabet, has announced its plans to launch a robotaxi service in Nashville by 2026.
Waymo can now test robotaxis at San Francisco International Airport
Waymo has received approval to test its autonomous vehicles at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Amazon's Zoox is offering free robotaxi rides in Las Vegas
Amazon's autonomous vehicle division, Zoox, has officially launched its robotaxi service in Las Vegas.
Waymo gets 1st-ever permit to test self-driving cars in NYC
Waymo, Google's self-driving car subsidiary, has received a permit from the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) to test its autonomous vehicles in New York City.
Musk confirms Tesla robotaxi rollout for the public in September
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company's robotaxi service will be open for public access next month.
Why Elon Musk, Tesla have been sued in the US
A Tesla stockholder has sued the electric vehicle manufacturer and its CEO Elon Musk for securities fraud.
Uber joins forces with China's Baidu to launch robotaxis worldwide
Uber has announced a strategic partnership with Chinese tech giant Baidu to deploy thousands of autonomous vehicles across the globe.
First-in-history: Tesla Model Y drives itself from factory to buyer
Tesla has successfully completed its first autonomous car delivery, a major milestone in the company's journey toward self-driving technology.
Self-driving cars to AI-driven maintenance—How tech is redefining everyday cars
The automotive industry is witnessing a rapid evolution, with advanced technologies becoming a standard feature in modern cars.
Tesla's self-driving taxi service to launch next month, confirms Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed plans to bring the company's robotaxi service on Austin, Texas streets by the end of June.
Why Waymo has recalled over 1,200 of its self-driving cars
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has recalled the majority of its autonomous vehicles. The move comes after a software glitch caused a number of cars to crash into roadway barriers.