Monday, April 6, 2026 Today’s SCOOP is brought to you by our members. Dear New Yorkers, Robot cars are no longer being put to the test on New York City streets. A pair of permits issued last year that allowed Waymo to test its autonomous vehicle technology in parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan expired March 31, a Department of Transportation spokesperson confirmed to THE CITY Friday. But it’s unclear what comes next in New York for the company’s so-called robotaxis that are already in use without drivers in 10 U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has not yet articulated a position on the technology, whose testing was given the green light last August by his predecessor at City Hall, Eric Adams. A City Hall spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment from THE CITY. Waymo, a subsidiary of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, had been operating eight robot cars — with a “trained safety specialist” behind the wheel at all times — in Downtown Brooklyn and south of 112th Street in Manhattan since last year. Waymo did not report any collisions involving the eight autonomous vehicles, or AVs, in the city, according to NYC DOT. The company declined to share with THE CITY any findings from its months of testing, Read more here about the hurdles ahead for AVs in NYC. Weather 🌤️ Sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of rain at night with a low around 43. MTA 🚇 In Queens, no Flushing-bound 7 trains at 103 St. Corona Plaza. Find all the MTA’s planned changes and the latest delays here.\ Alternate side parking 🚙 It’s in effect today, April 6. By the way… The mayor introduced a new online directory for finding a licensed child care provider over the weekend. Our
Apr 6, 2026 · via thecity.nyc
Better driving by design: Purdue-Led NSF CHORUS Center makes autonomous systems stay safe There were more than 1,000 crashes involving vehicles equipped with automated driving systems or Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems in the first half of 2025, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Whether on highways or farms, automated systems must remain safe despite sensor failures, GPS disruptions, network dropouts or even cyber-attacks. That’s why Purdue University is leading CHORUS, a multi-institution research center funded by a $7 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, to build resilience into cyber-physical systems (CPS). The name is inspired by the Egyptian god Horus, who symbolizes protection from disasters, with the “C” added to emphasize the center’s cyber focus. “With CHORUS, we want to give cities and transportation agencies a scientific way to reason about how their cyber-physical systems behave under stress from cyberattacks, equipment failures, or simple human error,” said Saurabh Bagchi, CHORUS director and professor of electrical and computer engineering at Purdue’s Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) in the College of Engineering (COE). “Our goal is for CHORUS to help multiple stakeholders coordinate their defenses, so connected and autonomous transportation can remain safe and reliable when such perturbations are inevitable.” CHORUS addresses a fundamental challenge: building dependable connected and autonomous transportation systems (CATS) when every component, including hardware, software, communication links and human operators, is inherently imperfect. The guiding principle is simple: systems must remain safe when, not if, failures occur. The center organizes its research into three thrusts. First, it models systems and stakeholders to reveal how failures originate and propagate. Second, it applies game theory and optimization for proactive planning that guides cost effective resilience investments. Third, it develops runtime detection and distributed response so systems can maintain safety and availability as
Apr 6, 2026 · via ag.purdue.edu
FairPrice Group trials Singapore’s first autonomous vehicle supply route The pilot covers a 6km round trip. FairPrice Group (FPG) has started piloting Singapore’s first autonomous vehicle (AV) route to move goods between its distribution centre and Pokka’s warehouse in Benoi, a 6km round trip. FPG began trials on 25 February 2026. Once approved by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) for fully remote operations, the route will rely entirely on AVs to transport goods from Pokka’s warehouse to FPG’s distribution centre. The pilot forms part of FPG’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its supply chain operations and ensure supermarket shelves are stocked more efficiently for customers. If successful, the group plans to expand similar AV routes with other suppliers across Singapore. Currently, FPG operates AVs to transport palletised goods between its distribution centres, completing over 100 trips weekly, each carrying up to 1.5 tonnes of ambient produce, packaged products, and essentials. The group’s fleet includes seven AVs, with plans to expand to nearly 30 in the coming years. Each AV reduces CO2 emissions by 27 tonnes annually and allows staff to focus on more complex tasks. Beyond AVs, FPG plans to grow its broader electric vehicle fleet to over 160 EVs by 2030. In 2025, 15 key suppliers participated in FPG’s Sustainability Chain Decarbonisation Programme (SCDP), which helps supply chain partners set and achieve measurable decarbonisation targets.
Apr 6, 2026 · via retailasia.com
AUSTIN, Texas — Federal regulators are investigating another instance of a driverless car passing a stopped Austin ISD school bus. On Friday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced that it launched an investigation into an incident that occurred on March 25. The agency said that it was contacted by Austin ISD, who reported that a Waymo vehicle had passed a bus that was stopped to load and unload students. It is currently unclear where the incident happened. In Texas, all cars must stop until the lights stop flashing and the arm is retracted, even if the car is on the other side of the road, if there is not a physical lane divider. In December, KVUE first reported that several cars in the company's fleet were shown on camera illegally passing Austin ISD school buses. In each scenario, the buses were stopped with their red lights flashing and stop arms extended. The NTSB launched a safety investigation into Waymo in January, following reports that the company's autonomous vehicles had passed stopped Austin ISD school buses while students are loading and unloading. The NTSB investigation cited an incident that occurred on Jan. 12, when a bus was stopping to pick up students on Oltorf Street near Interstate 35 in South Austin. According to the investigation, the Waymo vehicle initially stopped, but then three other vehicles passed the bus illegally. The vehicle contacted remote assistance, asking, "Is this a school bus with active signals?" A person who was working as a remote assistance agent in another state answered "no." The Waymo then passed the bus despite its stop arms being extended. As of January, Austin ISD confirmed that Waymo vehicles had committed 24 violations, which prompted the district to ask Waymo to cease all operations in the morning and afternoons during
Apr 5, 2026 · via kvue.com
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! You might recall the congressional hearing last month that sparked criticism against Waymo over its use of remote assistance workers in the Philippines. We have covered that issue extensively. You can read about the company’s remote assistance and road assistance teams here and here. Waymo tends to get the most attention because, well, those robotaxis are now operating commercially in 10 U.S. cities, with more coming soon. But the issue of remote assistance is not a Waymo issue. It’s an autonomous vehicle technology issue. A new report from Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) makes my point. Markey sent letters to seven U.S. companies — Aurora, May Mobility, Motional, Nuro, Tesla, Waymo, and Zoox — working on autonomous vehicle technology with a list of questions. He wanted to know how often these companies’ vehicles relied on input from remote staff. They all refused to say, according to the results of Markey’s investigation. Markey said it was a “stunning lack of transparency from the AV companies around their use of remote assistance operators to help guide their AVs.” You can read senior reporter Sean O’Kane’s article, which digs into the issue and includes the rather mute responses from the companies. (TechCrunch reached out to all of them.) One interesting admission from Tesla: The company said its remote assistance workers are authorized to temporarily assume direct vehicle control (a very different thing than “remote assistance”) as a final escalation maneuver. But here’s the thing — this is not going away. And silence will not defuse the matter. If anything, Markey seems more motivated than ever to get answers. He is
Apr 5, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com
In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are LG Innotek, Applied Intuition, Faraday Future, Sen. Markey, Baidu and Appolo Go. LG Innotek Partners With Applied Intuition For Physical AI Expansion LG Innotek and Applied Intuition established a strategic partnership to advance physical AI capabilities across autonomous driving, robotics, and drone platforms. The agreement facilitates the integration of LG Innotek sensing hardware—including camera, LiDAR, and Radar modules—with Applied Intuition software simulation tools and reference vehicle fleets. Initial operational phases involve sensor validation across diverse infrastructures in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Korea to optimize perception performance through real-world data telemetry and feedback loops. The collaboration introduces a comprehensive virtual sensor suite leveraging digital twin technology to replicate physical sensor characteristics in simulation environments. This virtualized stack allows global automakers to validate ADAS and autonomous stacks using high-fidelity synthetic data, streamlining the path from development to mass production. The partnership aligns with LG Innotek strategy to transition into a full-stack mobility solutions provider, combining hardware manufacturing with sophisticated software integration to secure leadership in the physical AI era. Faraday Future Aegis Quadruped Robot Secures FCC Compliance For US Sales Faraday Future confirmed that its Aegis quadruped robot has passed Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance certification, clearing the platform for formal commercial distribution in the United States. The Aegis joins the Futurist and Master humanoid models within the company’s Embodied AI (EAI) ecosystem. Engineered for security and companionship, the quadruped features peak joint torque of 48 Newton-meters, supporting navigation over 13-inch obstacles and 40-degree slopes. The system includes integrated 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity for remote operation in industrial and outdoor environments. The hardware architecture is highly modular, offering a standard quadrupedal frame with an optional wheeled configuration and expansion ports for Lidar, depth cameras, and robotic manipulators. On the software side, Aegis supports
Apr 5, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
Toyota and BYD are producing an EV with 268 horsepower and up to 391 miles of range for less than $18,000. The problem is, it’s not for sale in the United States. The cut-price Toyota bZ5 was built for the Chinese market. It’s built on the e-TNGA platform, a joint venture between Toyota and fellow Japanese manufacturer Subaru. Which means you may see shades of it in the upcoming electric Highlander and the Subaru Getaway. BYD is supplying the battery, which may be a contributing factor when it comes to the competitive range and low cost. That battery will allegedly charge from 30% to 80% in under half an hour. Despite the low price, the vehicle comes with a good amount of tech. Apparently Toyota’s Pilot L2+ semi-autonomous driving is included, along with a LiDAR sensor. Which not every manufacturer installs on their semi-autonomous vehicles. Infotainment centers around a 15.6 inch touchscreen. Of course, the US has its own version of the bZ, though it looks like a rougher deal. The American version of the BV does have more horsepower, with up to 315 on the top trim, though the base model only has 168. It lacks in range compared to its Chinese counterpart, with a full charge getting you 314 miles at best. It also starts at $36,350, around double the price of the Chinese version. But is there a chance that the US could get the half-price, stripped-down, Chinese model? Will we ever see a cheap Toyota bZ5 in the US? We live in strange times, with government policy seemingly changing on a whim and Ford of all companies calling for closer ties with the Chinese automotive industry. However, despite all of this, it’s unlikely we’ll see the cheaper Toyota bZ5 on US shores In addition to the
Apr 5, 2026 · via autonocion.com
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SpaceX has reportedly filed confidential paperwork for an initial public offering in which the company would raise $75 billion at a $1.75 trillion valuation. And according to CEO Elon Musk, orbital data centers will be a big part of SpaceX’s future. On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Kirsten Korosec, Sean O’Kane, and I discussed Musk’s vision, as well as other companies that are pursuing similar goals. It will take significant tech development and massive capital spending to make orbital data centers a reality, but as Sean noted, with “opposition happening around the country to data centers in general,” executives like Musk and Jeff Bezos may be thinking, “The engineering challenge may be less than the social challenge back here” on Earth. Read a preview of our conversation, edited for length and clarity, below. Sean: This has been a trend — I would say a rapidly forming trend — over the last half year to a year, and we have different examples of it. We have SpaceX; I feel like in some ways, Elon Musk was late on this trend. And for the moment, let’s set aside the actual mechanics and the viability of data centers in space. We could talk about that in a second if we want, but — Kirsten: We have a really good story we’ll link to in the show notes, by the way. One of our most recent hires, Tim Fernholz, is amazing. He writes all about the physics and the constraints of that. Sean: Yeah, I think it’s a really interesting engineering challenge. It’s a really interesting physics challenge. It’s a really interesting orbital mechanics challenge. But it’s something that clearly a bunch of companies and people are going to try and chase. [There’s] going to be SpaceX doing it, with a kind
Apr 5, 2026 · via techcrunch.com
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! You might recall the congressional hearing last month that sparked criticism against Waymo over its use of remote assistance workers in the Philippines. We have covered that issue extensively. You can read about the company’s remote assistance and road assistance teams here and here. Waymo tends to get the most attention because, well, those robotaxis are now operating commercially in 10 U.S. cities, with more coming soon. But the issue of remote assistance is not a Waymo issue. It’s an autonomous vehicle technology issue. A new report from Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) makes my point. Markey sent letters to seven U.S. companies — Aurora, May Mobility, Motional, Nuro, Tesla, Waymo, and Zoox — working on autonomous vehicle technology with a list of questions. He wanted to know how often these companies’ vehicles relied on input from remote staff. They all refused to say, according to the results of Markey’s investigation. Markey said it was a “stunning lack of transparency from the AV companies around their use of remote assistance operators to help guide their AVs.” You can read senior reporter Sean O’Kane’s article, which digs into the issue and includes the rather mute responses from the companies. (TechCrunch reached out to all of them.) One interesting admission from Tesla: The company said its remote assistance workers are authorized to temporarily assume direct vehicle control (a very different thing than “remote assistance”) as a final escalation maneuver. This Week Only: Up to $482 savings for Disrupt 2026 Offer ends April 10, 11:59 p.m. PT Your next round. Your next hire. Your next breakout opportunity. Find it at
Apr 5, 2026 · via techcrunch.com
Waymo self-driving car rescued from flooded crossing SAN ANTONIO - A Waymo self-driving vehicle was rescued from a crossing area on Saturday after getting stuck in high water. The vehicle became stranded near McCollough Avenue and Contour Drive on Saturday afternoon. No passengers were inside at the time, and it was later towed from the flooded area. RELATED: Do you feel safe with autonomous robotaxis driving in school zones? The incident comes amid growing scrutiny of Waymo vehicles in San Antonio following a series of recent concerns about the technology’s performance. Earlier this week, a Waymo vehicle was spotted driving the wrong way during a designated one-way drop-off period in a school zone near Cambridge Elementary School. The incident raised concerns among parents and residents about the system’s ability to safely navigate traffic patterns. Police attempted to help reconfigure the vehicle’s navigation, but the effort reportedly caused additional confusion and traffic disruptions. The concerns come as Waymo continues to expand its footprint in San Antonio. The company recently launched autonomous rides to and from San Antonio International Airport, allowing passengers to be dropped off at terminal curbs and picked up at designated rideshare locations. Waymo says its service now covers more than 60 square miles across the city, including downtown, the River Walk, the Alamo, and other major destinations. Company leaders say the expansion reflects growing demand for autonomous transportation and point to safety data from more than 170 million rider-only miles, which they say shows fewer serious crashes compared to human drivers. Still, recent incidents continue to fuel debate about how reliable the technology is in real-world conditions.
Apr 5, 2026 · via news4sanantonio.com
BTA: Between AI and Regulation: Will Autonomous Vehicles Soon Appear On Bulgarian Streets? In early March, Associated Press reported that London’s streets are expected to welcome robotaxis soon, while in mid-February dpa said that German carmaker Volkswagen is preparing to launch self-driving minivans in a third European city and its first outside Germany. At the end of 2025, Toyota opened an experimental “Woven City” in Japan featuring autonomous cars and robots. But where does Bulgaria stand in this process and will autonomous vehicles soon appear on Bulgarian streets? In response to a BTA inquiry about the development of intelligent transport systems (ITS) in Bulgaria, the Ministry of Transport and Communications said the country is at a key stage in deploying these technologies. The requirements of Directive 2010/40/EU, which establishes a framework for the development of ITS in Europe, have been implemented, along with its amendment – Directive (EU) 2023/2661, which prepares Member States for connected and automated mobility, including autonomous vehicles. According to the directive, cooperative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS) need to be developed, enabling vehicles to “communicate” with each other and with road infrastructure. This will allow drivers and autonomous vehicles to receive information and warnings about road hazards, handle more complex traffic situations, and facilitate safe autonomous driving. The Ministry noted that amendments adopted in 2025 to the Ordinance on the conditions and procedure for the deployment of intelligent transport systems, along with the Public Transport Act, have created the necessary conditions to accelerate the introduction of ITS in the country. Additional primary and secondary legislation is planned to fully regulate cooperative and automated mobility, including autonomous driving. Timeline for the introduction of autonomous vehicles in Bulgaria The deployment will take place once economic conditions make the technology viable, Assen Nachkov, a PhD student at the Institute for
Apr 5, 2026 · via moldpres.md
3 Edge AI Stocks to Watch as the Next Wave of AI Demand Builds The AI trade has moved in waves—semiconductors, then software, then cloud infrastructure. Each one rewarded early investors and punished latecomers. The next wave is already building, and it has nothing to do with data centers or chatbots. It's edge AI, the technology that puts artificial intelligence directly inside machines. Keith Kaplan, CEO of TradeSmith, has been tracking this shift closely, and he sees three companies across very different risk profiles positioned to ride it. Why AI Can't Stay in the Cloud Most people still picture AI as a conversation with ChatGPT: type a question, wait for a server miles away to respond, get an answer. That model works fine for text. It falls apart the moment AI has to operate in the physical world. A Tesla (NASDAQ: TESLA) at highway speed has roughly 100 milliseconds to spot a pedestrian, read a signal, and decide whether to brake—a round trip to a cloud server takes too long. John Deere's (NYSE: DE) combines make thousands of decisions per minute in fields with no cell signal. Military drones processing targeting data can't rely on a connection an enemy jammer that could cut out at any moment. In every case, the AI has to already live inside the machine. That's edge AI—and the companies building chips, rugged hardware, and thermal infrastructure for it are facing a demand wave most investors haven't priced in yet. The edge AI market was roughly $11.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to approach $60 billion by 2030, representing nearly 37% annual growth. But the real story may move faster than projections suggest. Unlike the cloud AI boom, which was driven by a handful of hyperscale spenders, edge AI demand could spread across every autonomous
Apr 5, 2026 · via theglobeandmail.com
- United States - / - Auto Components - / - NasdaqGM:WRD Assessing WeRide (WRD) Valuation After New Grab And Uber Autonomous Services Go Live Why WeRide Stock Is Back in Focus After Its Latest Autonomous Driving Milestones WeRide (WRD) has just put two high profile autonomous driving projects into public service. It has moved its Ai.R shuttle with Grab in Singapore and fully driverless Robotaxis with Uber in Dubai into fare paying operations. See our latest analysis for WeRide. The latest product launches with Grab in Singapore and Uber in Dubai come after a mixed price pattern, with a 7 day share price return of 12.29% and a 30 day return of 22.61% contrasting with a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 30.45%. This suggests that short term momentum has picked up while longer term investors are still sitting on losses at the current US$7.81 share price. If WeRide’s autonomous push has caught your attention, this can be a useful moment to look across the sector and see which other AI related names have traction through the 34 AI small caps With revenue at CN¥684.59 million, a net loss of CN¥1,654.9 million, and the share price at US$7.81, is WeRide still trading at a discount or is the recent momentum already reflected in the valuation? Most Popular Narrative: 48.7% Undervalued The most followed narrative pegs WeRide's fair value at $15.22, which sits well above the last close at $7.81. It centers that gap on aggressive scaling of autonomous services. The dual deployment of L4 robotaxis and L2+ WePilot 3.0 ADAS in mass production vehicles from Chery EXEED and GAC allows data and software to be reused across product lines. This can spread R&D spending over a larger revenue base and potentially support higher group level margins. Want to
Apr 5, 2026 · via simplywall.st
[AI Revolution](193) Indoor Autonomous Shuttle 'Link' Navigates Airports...Leading the Special Purpose Vehicle Market [Interview] Baekdusan, CEO of Wearable AI Developing Hardware Alongside Autonomous Driving Solutions Winner of CES Innovation Award... "Focusing on Advancing Technology" "We develop vehicles with special purposes that operate within restricted areas such as airports, ports, factories, and resorts. We need to ensure that 'Link' can move smoothly through crowds at airports." The CEO of Baekdusan Wearable AI is posing with the Innovation Award trophy won at CES 2026 before an interview at Wearable AI in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on the 25th. Photo by Jinhyung Kang View original imageWearable AI will conduct a business proof-of-concept (PoC) for its indoor autonomous vehicle (shuttle), 'Link,' in the second half of this year. The company plans to launch it first in domestic department stores and airports, with the goal of expanding to airports worldwide. This product won the Innovation Award in both the 'Smart Community' and 'Accessibility & Sustainability' categories at CES 2026, the world's largest IT and electronics exhibition. In the Seoul Yeongdeungpo office, I was able to see a newly completed, full-scale model of Link. Baekdusan, CEO of Wearable AI (pictured), said in an interview, "Vehicles that operate indoors have the advantage of relatively rapid commercialization," adding, "Passengers can enjoy convenient transportation and futuristic experiences with indoor autonomous vehicles, while operators can reduce labor costs." Wearable AI was founded by the co-founders of 'ThorDrive,' Korea's first-generation autonomous driving startup. Established in January 2024, the company secured seed investments from Quad Ventures, Naver D2SF, and others. Recently, it opened a new investment round with the goal of closing by June. With a team equipped with full-stack autonomous driving technology and field experience in both Korea and the United States, the company is quickly securing work and establishing itself in the
Apr 4, 2026 · via asiae.co.kr
Would you still jump in a Waymo if your ride pulled up the wrong way through a drive-thru? That was the bizarre dilemma facing a Los Angeles woman on Friday when a driverless car operated by Waymo, the self-driving arm of Google parent company Alphabet, went off-script and entered a drive-thru the wrong way without slowing. The woman’s son was there as the Waymo ignored the matrix and kept gliding down the wrong-way entry. His commentary caught the spectacle on video as the self-driving car made its unconventional entrance. “Way Way! You gotta go through the drive thru the other way!” he can be heard shouting as the car approached. “My bad, bro, you can’t park here,” he joked as the vehicle rolled into position. Despite the unconventionally arrival, his mom didn’t hesitate to jump aboard. “God, Mom, be safe!” he added as she climbed into the vehicle. .No one knows exactly what caused the mishap, but the strange pickup is the latest example of the real-world challenges facing autonomous vehicles. During the February floods in Los Angeles, Waymo vehicles were caught stranded in rising waters as heavy rain pounded the city. It was unclear whether anyone was trapped inside the cars or had already gotten out, despite Waymo previously touting its vehicles’ ability to handle extreme weather. The company told KXAN it “closely monitors weather conditions” in cities where it operates and “will adjust operations accordingly.” In a blog post last year, Waymo claimed its vehicles “successfully navigate rain, fog, sandstorms, and freezing temperatures.” The company has also faced criticism over its reliance on remote operators based overseas.
Apr 4, 2026 · via nypost.com
As the Missouri Legislature debates whether or not to allow autonomous vehicles to have access to the state’s roads, some say the benefits for the disabled community would be immense. Things most Missourians take for granted, like easy access to transportation, are huge barriers for more than 900,000 Missourians with disabilities, according to Lori Becker, chief executive director of the Starkloff Disability Institute in St. Louis. House Bill 2069, sponsored by Rep. Brandon Phelps, R-Warrensburg, would provide a legal framework for companies — namely, the California-based self-driving taxi service Waymo — to come to Missouri. Waymo has announced it would like to bring its services to St. Louis, and eventually the whole state. Officials from the company told the House Emerging Issues Committee in January that they were already collecting street data in special cars to allow their artificial intelligence systems to adapt to the city. The House supported Phelp’s bill with bipartisan support (and over bipartisan reservations) and sent it to the Senate on March 12. The Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee scheduled a hearing on the bill for 11 a.m. Wednesday. For Becker, the new technology would present disabled Missourians with improved access to cheaper transportation that allows them to retain their dignity. Becker is blind and because of that, cannot drive or get a license. During the past 10 years, since ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft have become available, she said she has taken more than 19,000 trips easily costing her more than $75,000. “The first and last mile to public transport is often not safe or inaccessible,” Becker said. “Door-to-door transit is a much better fit for Missourians with disabilities.” In order to get to a bus stop to take public transit, it typically requires about a mile of walking, she said.
Apr 4, 2026 · via fultonsun.com
London taxi trade faces ‘EXISTENTIAL THREAT’ amid autonomous vehicle policy concerns, warns Assembly Member - Perry Richardson - 24 hours ago - 3 min read London’s black cab industry is facing what has been described as its most serious challenge to date, with concerns mounting over declining driver numbers, regulatory delays and the potential impact of autonomous vehicle technology. In a featured opinion piece published in the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association’s (LTDA) TAXI Newspaper, Hina Bokhari OBE AM, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group in the London Assembly, said the sector is already experiencing significant strain, warning that policymakers risk failing to respond in time. Bokhari wrote: “The rise of the robotaxi, the terrifying decline in the number of black cabs on our streets, and a licensing backlog at TfL (Transport for London) that is destroying drivers’ livelihoods. These are not problems on the horizon, they are issues happening right now – and City Hall is sleepwalking through all of it.” The comments come amid ongoing industry concerns about Transport for London’s licensing processes and the steady reduction in licensed taxi drivers operating in the capital. Stakeholders have repeatedly warned that delays and barriers to entry risk undermining service availability, particularly for passengers reliant on taxis for accessibility. London Assembly member warns falling cab numbers, regulatory delays and emerging technology risks are converging on the capital’s taxi sector Bokhari revealed that she had proposed a motion in the London Assembly calling for the appointment of a dedicated taxi commissioner, aimed at providing a single accountable figure to oversee the sector and develop a long-term strategy. The role would also assess the impact of emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles. She explained the intention behind the proposal, stating it would ensure “someone who assesses the impact of robotaxis and develops a
Apr 4, 2026 · via taxi-point.co.uk
ICYMI: Stellantis adds 10,000 jobs globally as hiring strategy shifts. General Motors leads Q1 U.S. auto sales despite industry slowdown. Federal judge partially allows dealer lawsuit against Volkswagen to proceed. FCA U.S. Q1 sales rise 4% as Ram, Jeep and Dodge post gains. Automakers group proposes replacing gas tax with vehicle fee. Here’s a closer look at these top stories and more headlines to stay on top of this week’s automotive industry news. Stellantis adds 10,000 jobs globally as hiring strategy shifts Stellantis increased its global workforce by more than 10,000 employees last year, marking the first annual employment growth in the company’s history, according to newly released corporate filings. Of those additions, 4,700 jobs were in North America, while the company’s total headcount reached 258,668, roughly in line with 2023 levels, and U.S. employment rose by about 400. Read More General Motors leads Q1 U.S. auto sales despite industry slowdown General Motors led the U.S. auto industry in Q1 sales, reporting 626,429 vehicles sold, down 9.7% from a year earlier, as winter storms early in the quarter weighed on performance and comparisons were skewed by a strong March 2025. The automaker said results improved as the quarter progressed, with March delivering stronger showroom traffic and sales following weather-related disruptions in January and February. GM expects a similar decline for the broader industry, noting that last year’s March selling pace exceeded a seasonally adjusted annual rate of more than 18 million units. Read More Federal judge partially allows dealer lawsuit against Volkswagen to proceed A federal judge in California has granted in part and denied in part motions to dismiss filed by Volkswagen of America and related defendants in a lawsuit brought by the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). In an order dated March 30, 2026, Chief District Judge
Apr 4, 2026 · via cbtnews.com
TomTom GO Navigation App: Precision Mapping Powers Autonomous Driving Revolution for North American Investors 04.04.2026 - 15:11:57 | ad-hoc-news.deTomTom GO Navigation stands out as a premium mobile app delivering turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, and offline map capabilities, making it essential for drivers seeking reliable navigation in an era of connected vehicles and autonomous tech. With surging interest in location-based services driven by electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), this app underscores TomTom's strategic pivot from hardware to software, offering North American investors exposure to a high-growth sector projected to exceed $15 billion by 2028. Its commercial relevance lies in monetization through subscriptions and API integrations, directly fueling TomTom's revenue amid global mapping data demand. As of: 04.04.2026 By Elena Vasquez, Senior Mobility Tech Analyst: TomTom GO Navigation exemplifies how precise mapping data is becoming the backbone of autonomous vehicles, a market North American investors can't ignore as U.S. EV adoption accelerates. Current Landscape: TomTom GO Navigation's Role in Daily Mobility The TomTom GO Navigation app, available for iOS and Android, provides users with lifetime map updates, speed camera alerts, and dynamic routing to avoid congestion. In 2026, its relevance spikes as urban traffic worsens and remote work declines, pushing daily commutes back to pre-pandemic levels across North America. Key features include offline navigation for areas with poor connectivity, essential for rural U.S. and Canadian drives, and integration with smartphone mirrors for dashboard displays. This positions the app as more than a tool—it's a data collector feeding TomTom's vast map repository, valued at billions in licensing deals. Recent updates emphasize EV optimization, calculating routes based on charging station proximity and energy consumption, aligning with the U.S. having over 100,000 public chargers by early 2026. Investors note this as TomTom's bet on sustainable mobility, where navigation accuracy directly impacts
Apr 4, 2026 · via ad-hoc-news.de