News Autonomous vehicle red tape gets slashed by Trump Administration The Trump Administration today made several key moves to help with the deployment of autonomous vehicles by cutting overreaching red tape that has stifled growth and innovation for years. The moves, which were put forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), aim to grant temporary exemptions to at least one company currently, although that could expand in the coming months. Additionally, it will work with organizations to develop standards and a sound but efficient regulatory landscape. Zoox is the only company mentioned explicitly by the Trump Administration in its press release announcing the new terms today. They will receive a temporary two-year exemption that will allow the commercial deployment of up to 2,500 vehicles annually for two years. There is a potential exemption for Robomart, Inc., which “requests a temporary exemption from certain FMVSS No. 500 requirements for a low-speed vehicle operated by an ADS without a human driver onboard. NHTSA will publish a separate notice seeking public comment on its merits once the initial evaluation is complete,” the agency said. Here are the five new terms that Secretary Sean Duffy has implemented through the NHTSA today: - Allow Zoox to commercially deploy its robotaxis through a temporary exemption. This temporary exemption will allow the commercial deployment of up to 2,500 vehicles annually for two years, subject to an enhanced, adaptable oversight structure that can evolve as Zoox’s technology advances. - Accelerate development of first-ever AV performance standards through a partnership with SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (ITC). This partnership will fund a three-year, $5 million “A2SCEND” consortium, bringing together experts to gather data and accelerate creation of the first-ever AV performance standards. This project will inform a single national standard for AV safety to eliminate the patchwork regulatory
Jul 30, 2026 · via teslarati.com
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Waymo says it’s gradually adding back freeway routes in Phoenix, with more cities to follow. In May, the company said it was pausing its freeway operations to update software and improve performance around construction and flood zones. Waymo first suspended service in Atlanta after an unoccupied robotaxi stopped in flood water earlier that month. Waymos began using Valley freeways in November 2025. “Waymo’s mission is to be the world’s most trusted driver, and the data shows we are making roads safer in the cities we serve. We are welcoming riders on freeways again after implementing software updates to improve our performance around highway construction zones. We remain focused on operating responsibly to build a driver that communities trust and want on our roads," a spokesperson said in statement. - The Arizona Department of Transportation is rolling out a new feature that allows drivers to add accommodations for communicating to their vehicle or license records. - The Federal Aviation Administration says it received “substantial feedback” from the public about its plans to change flight paths at Valley airports, including Phoenix Sky Harbor, and will delay those plans until next June. - The Hart Mine Road Bridge located near the Arizona-California border collapsed into the river after it was believed to have suffered structural damage from the nearby Island Fire, according to federal officials. No injuries were reported. - A train derailment spilled 15,000 gallons of sodium hydrosulfide near the Naco border crossing into Arizona. - Scott Allison could have taken the shortest route from Las Vegas to Reno. Instead, he drove nearly 50 extra miles through California. The detour wasn't for the scenery. It was for the chargers.
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‘You’ve asked. We’ve built’: Waymo to launch new vehicle platform Waymo said people might spot the new Ojai vehicles testing with human specialists in other cities. What This Story Is About - Waymo is preparing to launch a new vehicle platform that’s been spotted in Nashville. Why It Matters - Their new vehicle platform, Ojai, features a revamped in-car UI where riders can now harness Google’s Gemini inside. What Happens Next - Waymo said people might spot the new Ojai vehicles testing with human specialists in other cities. For Context - Waymo launched in Nashville on April 7. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Waymo is preparing to launch a new vehicle platform that’s been spotted in Nashville. Their new vehicle platform, Ojai, features a revamped in-car UI where riders can now harness Google’s Gemini inside. Waymo said people might spot the new Ojai vehicles testing with human specialists in other cities. What type of Waymo car is on the road in Nashville right now? Right now, Waymo uses Waymo One, a Jaguar I-PACE electric SUV, which is equipped with lidar, radar, cameras and hearing sensors that detect sirens and their direction. The vehicle combines four sensor types into a three-dimensional display that passengers can view on screens. Cameras understand the world, lidar sensors provide three-dimensional information and radar determines the speed and range of vehicles. What makes Ojai different than other Waymos? Waymo said they’ve spent years coming up with a riding experience that would feel “less like a car.” The company said even though the silhouette is different, the technology behind the wheel is the Waymo Driver, which serves over 20 million fully automated trips across more than 11 cities. The Ojai will be the first vehicle to debut the 6th-generation Waymo Driver. Waymo announced the beginning of their fully
Jul 30, 2026 · via wsmv.com
In response to recent Waymo incidents that have delayed emergency responders, worsened large-scale traffic jams, and sent vehicles through construction zones, Congressman Kevin Mullin has introduced legislation to establish national standards for cities and manufacturers. US Representative Kevin Mullin of San Mateo unveiled federal legislation Tuesday that would create standardized procedures for autonomous vehicle companies when their vehicles encounter emergency crews during fires, crashes, road closures, and other active incidents, as ABC 7 reports. The proposal, called the AV Emergency Response Coordination Act, would establish the first nationwide framework governing how autonomous vehicle companies work with cities and first responders during emergencies, replacing the current patchwork of manufacturer-specific protocols. The bill would require autonomous vehicle operators to provide standardized emergency response plans, create a 24-hour hotline connecting first responders with AV companies, and implement digital geofencing that would allow authorities to keep self-driving vehicles out of emergency scenes and other hazardous areas. Mullin said the goal is to place the responsibility on manufacturers to ensure their vehicles don't interfere with public safety operations, while San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said the legislation would provide clearer guidance during street closures, signal failures, and other unexpected disruptions, according to ABC 7. "It would also ensure that AVs respond appropriately when streets close, traffic patterns change, signals fail or when first responders need immediate access," said Lurie. As SFist reported previously, the proposal follows a string of high-profile incidents involving Waymo robotaxis in the Bay Area and other cities, including vehicles driving through crime scenes, obstructing firefighters and paramedics, entering flooded roads, and trapping passengers who are potentially in danger. Additionally, Lurie recently urged California regulators to strengthen oversight of autonomous vehicles following the massive Fourth of July gridlock that left dozens of Waymos sitting motionless in traffic. “This legislation will help keep
Jul 30, 2026 · via sfist.com
29 Jul 2026 Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] GeekCar connected cars illustration. By EVWorld.com AI Editorial Team For more than a decade, China's automotive strategy has focused on one clear objective: replacing the internal combustion engine with electric propulsion. That effort has been remarkably successful. Chinese manufacturers now dominate global battery production, have created some of the world's largest electric vehicle brands, and have pushed EV costs lower through enormous manufacturing scale. For more than a decade, China's automotive strategy has focused on one clear objective: replacing the internal combustion engine with electric propulsion. That effort has been remarkably successful. Chinese manufacturers now dominate global battery production, have created some of the world's largest electric vehicle brands, and have pushed EV costs lower through enormous manufacturing scale. But China's next automotive ambition is not simply to build more electric cars. It is to transform the automobile into a connected, intelligent platform that merges transportation, artificial intelligence, and energy management. The emerging concept is often described as the "Connected Autonomous New Energy Vehicle" (CNEV). It combines three technologies: electric propulsion, continuous digital connectivity, and increasingly capable autonomous driving systems. The first element - the new energy vehicle - is already well established. Battery-electric vehicles have become mainstream in China, supported by extensive charging infrastructure, government incentives, and aggressive competition among domestic automakers. Companies such as BYD, NIO, XPeng, and others have demonstrated that Chinese manufacturers can compete globally not only on price but also on technology, battery efficiency, and software integration. The next step is connectivity. Modern Chinese EVs are increasingly designed as software platforms. Vehicles communicate with cloud services, receive over-the-air updates, monitor battery health, optimize routes, and integrate digital services into the driving experience. Instead of a vehicle remaining essentially unchanged after purchase, manufacturers envision cars that continuously
Jul 29, 2026 · via evworld.com
Baidu has officially begun testing its autonomous vehicles on London’s streets, marking another significant milestone in the UK’s journey towards self-driving transport. The Chinese technology giant’s Apollo Go robotaxi started trials this week in partnership with Freenow by Lyft, adding further momentum to an increasingly competitive market that already includes Waymo and Wayve, which are both preparing autonomous taxi services for the capital. The launch underlines London’s growing importance as a proving ground for autonomous vehicle technology, with the city now attracting some of the world’s largest self-driving developers as the UK positions itself as a leader in connected and automated mobility. Testing began on Tuesday, 28 July, with Apollo Go’s sixth-generation RT6 autonomous vehicles operating in the London Borough of Brent. The vehicles are currently accompanied by trained safety operators while they collect data and adapt to one of the world’s most demanding urban driving environments. Public passenger services are expected to begin during 2027, subject to regulatory approval. Apollo Go has already accumulated millions of autonomous journeys across China, making Baidu one of the world’s largest commercial robotaxi operators. London represents one of its most significant international expansions to date. Thomas Zimmermann, CEO of Freenow by Lyft, stressed that the technology is intended to complement, rather than replace, professional drivers. “As a platform with deep roots in the taxi industry, our priority is ensuring that autonomous technology supports the professional drivers who keep London moving. “By integrating these purpose-built, autonomous vehicles from Baidu’s Apollo Go into the Freenow by Lyft ecosystem, we will give Londoners more sustainable choices to travel, encouraging them to choose shared mobility services over personally-owned vehicles.” Freenow said the autonomous vehicles will operate alongside its existing network of black cabs and private hire vehicles, creating a hybrid platform designed to improve vehicle availability and
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A City of San Antonio Zoning Commission decision just cleared the way for more driverless vehicles in San Antonio. Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla already offers robotaxis in Houston, Dallas and Austin. Now, they could be coming to San Antonio after zoning commissioners approved a new robotaxi parking lot and charging station in Tobin Hill. Waymo’s autonomous vehicles first started driving down San Antonio streets earlier this year. The company suspended passenger service in the city in April after flash flooding washed away one of its vehicles and highlighted a software issue, but Waymo is “working to resume soon” and could bring its new van, called the Ojai, to San Antonio. Foothold for Tesla On July 21, San Antonio’s zoning commission approved a change in an 8-2 vote allowing Austin-based Tesla to charge and keep electric vehicles at a parking lot on Josephine Street near the Nathaniel Hawthorne Academy, a public elementary school, and down the street from Pearl. Attorney Patrick Christensen representing landowner RS Josephine Development said that they had previously planned to build a mixed-use building with 900 apartments and ground-floor commercial space, but that plan was scrapped after costs rose over the past three years. RS Josephine Development is a limited liability company registered to Jim McAlister IV, the founder of Houston investment firm Rockspring. Christensen said the company would lease the parking lot to Tesla and have full-time staff on site to plug in and monitor vehicles. “One of the important reasons why Tesla chose this site is because it has sufficient power. They can’t just put these things anywhere. You’ve got to have the right power infrastructure for them to be able to plug into to charge up the cars,” Christensen said. The vehicles could also be programmed to avoid roadways in front of the neighboring
Jul 29, 2026 · via sanantonioreport.org
“What we should be thinking about is not, how do we get rid of this. It is, ‘if it’s coming, how do we get the best deal for our cities, now?’” said Andrew Miller, an innovative mobility expert and co-author of the book The End of Driving. Miller, publisher of the weekly newsletter Changing Lanes, was part of a July 16 panel hosted by the Parking Reform Network, a member organization committed to educating the public about parking policy and how it can impact transportation, climate-change and housing. AVs in the United States are dominated by robotaxis, which are deployed across roughly half a dozen major metropolitan regions, with more on the way. That’s a significant leap in growth from six to eight years ago when AV technology was more talk than reality. “If you think they’re a fake or a con, I wouldn’t blame you for that, because people [talked] so much nonsense about this technology, from roughly 2005 to roughly 2020, and it poisoned the well,” Miller said, recalling the seemingly endless chatter about AVs in transportation technology circles. “It’s not a dodge. It’s real,” he said, noting some 40 percent of ride-hailing trips in San Francisco are via Waymo. Ultimately, driving automation will not be limited to ride-hailing, but will make its way to personal vehicles, Miller said, adding, “there’s no world where self-driving [vehicles] doesn’t lead to much more [traffic] congestion. That’s just going to happen. I don’t see any way around that.” A new report by the Sam Schwartz Transportation Research Program at Hunter College, in collaboration with advocacy organization Open Plans, found that unless clear policies are put in place, self-driving taxis will endlessly circle blocks in dense areas like Manhattan rather than park before returning to service, adding to more congestion. “This report
Jul 29, 2026 · via govtech.com
- Four focus areas show how AUMOVIO transforms technological complexity into concrete solutions for manufacturers and fleets - Efficiency: VDO Ecosystem und VDO Link make compliance data usable for more efficient fleet processes - Software-defined commercial vehicles: AUMOVIO combines hardware, software, and services into scalable vehicle architectures - Safe and autonomous driving: partnership with Aurora brings autonomous trucking systems closer to commercial and industrial production - Electrification: components, charging infrastructure, and digital services enable solutions for electric commercial vehicles and fleets - Virtual TechTalk on August 28 will provide in-depth insights into AUMOVIO highlights and exclusive press materials ahead of IAA Transportation Press release AUMOVIO focuses on technologies for efficient, software-defined, electrified, and autonomous transportation Frankfurt, Germany, July 29, 2026. Rising costs, driver shortages, new regulatory requirements, and the adoption of alternative drive trains are placing the transportation sector under increasing pressure. At IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover from September 14 to 20, AUMOVIO will demonstrate how these challenges can be translated into commercially viable solutions for commercial vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators. The commercial vehicle sector is at a turning point. Efficient, software-defined commercial vehicles, safe and autonomous driving, and electrification must all advance simultaneously – not as stand-alone technologies, but as integrated solutions that work in real-world operations. The key is not only to develop innovation, but also to implement it in a way that is economically scalable. This is exactly where we are focusing our efforts. Ismail Dagli, member of the Executive Board and head of the Autonomous and Commercial Mobility business area at AUMOVIO From products to solutions: four interconnected focus areas Across four focus areas – efficiency, software-defined commercial vehicles, safe and autonomous driving, and electrification – AUMOVIO will demonstrate at booth D06 in hall 11 and at the outdoor exhibit area, booth R61, how
Jul 29, 2026 · via aumovio.com
China Gives Strong Signal on Connected & Autonomous New Energy Vehicles Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription, on Patreon, or on Stripe. Help us produce all of the high-quality, original content we publish week after week despite the challenges of content-scraping AI, antisocial media, inflation, and other hurdles. It should come as a surprise to no one that the Chinese government is intent on leading continuing to lead on connected vehicles and electric vehicles, but the industry got a strong indication of support this week from the head of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s (MIIT’s) equipment industry department, Guo Shougang. During a media roundtable at the 2026 World Intelligent Connected Vehicle Conference — surely planned — Shougang shared that the MIIT will speed up the release of its 15th Five-Year Plan for smart, connected NEVs. It seems the industry is moving so fast and innovating so much that even the MIIT is struggling to keep up and having to pick up the pace. The longer the drafting process takes, the more likely it’s going to be out of date when released! As state news outlet Xinhua/News.cn summarizes, he also said that the MIIT would “thoroughly implement the ‘National Standardization Development Outline,’ expedite breakthroughs in a number of key core technologies, accelerate the development, international coordination, and implementation of key standards, and further promote pilot applications, production access, and road access for ‘vehicle-road-cloud integration,’ thereby fostering an ecosystem that connects the entire industry chain.” Elsewhere, it was highlighted that the country was already at the forefront of connected vehicle and NEV technology (as we all know) and that we are at an important precipice. Fu Bingfeng, Vice President and Secretary General of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, “introduced the development and future trends of intelligent connected vehicles.
Jul 29, 2026 · via cleantechnica.com
San Francisco demands federal Waymo crackdown after July 4 traffic meltdown stranded thousands See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on GoogleSan Francisco city leaders are throwing their weight behind new federal legislation to crack down on rogue self-driving cars, after a number of Waymos clogged the city’s streets and left thousands to march home on foot during a disastrous July Fourth celebration. The proposed law by Congressman Kevin Mullin (D-Calif.) would direct federal regulators to establish minimum national safety standards for autonomous vehicles. Specifically, the new rules would make sure the vehicles will not impede emergency operations. “This legislation will give local government and autonomous vehicle companies a clearer framework for coordinating during an emergencies and unexpected disruptions,” Lurie said at a Tuesday press conference. “It would also ensure that AV’s respond appropriately when streets close, traffic patterns change, signals fail or when first responders need immediate access.” Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day. Thanks for signing up! Under the bill, autonomous vehicle companies would be required to provide standardized emergency response protocols. It also would require a 24-hour hotline that gives public officials direct access to AV companies. There could also be a process allowing public officials to “geofence” AVs, or in other words, placing limits on where self-driving vehicles can operate during emergencies. “This is an attempt for the federal government to engage on the issue and develop some uniform standards of protocol across the country that really puts the onus on these companies to do the right thing,” Mullin said. The self-driving car company, Waymo, seems to be in support of the federal legislation. “Establishing minimum guidelines would provide the entire industry and public safety community
Jul 29, 2026 · via nypost.com
In line with the industry’s move towards greater autonomy, ASEAN NCAP has introduced the Intelligent Vehicle Advanced Safety Assessment (IVASA), a dedicated evaluation platform for advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS). The programme is aimed at assessing the real-world performance, safety and reliability of these technologies for Southeast Asia. The creation of the test, the agency explained, is to evaluate whether Level 2 semi-autonomous driving functions in cars today – which tend to be calibrated for their home markets, not ours – are capable of handling uniquely ASEAN road conditions. These include complex traffic situations, diverse vehicle types, high densities of motorcycles and pedestrians, and our, ahem, “localised driving behaviours” (their words, not mine). “To ensure passenger vehicles are truly equipped for Southeast Asia, we must evaluate intelligent technologies within the context of our local road realities,” said ASEAN NCAP technical leader Yahaya Ahmad. “IVASA was established to bridge this gap, creating specialised assessment protocols that safeguard drivers while supporting the safe deployment of next-generation mobility.” Created in collaboration with ASEAN NCAP’s testing partner, the China Automotive Engineering Research Institute (CAERI), IVASA consists of three assessment categories. Basic Driving Assistance evaluates a vehicles ability to avoid obstacles such as other cars, lorries, motorcycles and “localised road features” including crashed cars, cows and even wild boars. This will be held on a closed course. Yahaya admitted there will be some overlap with the current ASEAN NCAP protocol, which tests autonomous emergency braking effectiveness under the Safety Assist Technologies (SAT) banner. The key part of the IVASA, however, is that Level 2 features such as adaptive cruise control and lane centring assist are enabled throughout, in order to evaluate the car’s smarts when it is driving itself. The second category is Intelligent Driving Assistance, which tests a car’s ability to navigate highways and
Jul 29, 2026 · via paultan.org
Momenta has received a Germany-wide level 4 testing approval from the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), clearing it to run autonomous vehicles in urban conditions across the country. The permit underpins the company’s planned robotaxi deployment in Munich and gives its European operation a validation base outside China. The regulatory point carries more weight than the technical one. Germany runs one of the more demanding approval regimes for autonomous driving, and the KBA has granted nationwide urban testing rights to a developer whose engineering base sits largely in China. Momenta already works with Mercedes-Benz, BMW and the Volkswagen Group, and runs its European headquarters in Böblingen alongside a Munich office. Supplier relationships and an operating permit are different things, though, and the second is what a robotaxi business needs. Chief Executive Xudong Cao said in a statement that true autonomy depends on a system that understands the road rather than simply seeing it. He described anticipating how a situation will unfold as the core of the company’s physical AI approach, and cast the permit as a foundation for commercial deployment. Platform partners including Uber, Grab and Lumo give Momenta routes to market once vehicles are ready to carry passengers. The distance between a testing permit and commercial deployment remains substantial, and no date is set for closing it. Source: Momenta
Jul 29, 2026 · via automotiveworld.com
Photo Credit: Lyft Lyft and Baidu have started testing robotaxis in London with Freenow, marking the next step in a European autonomous-vehicle partnership first outlined last year. The vehicles are Baidu's Apollo Go RT6 robotaxis. For now, test drivers will be aboard. That detail matters. Early London activity is still testing, rather than a full commercial driverless service, and the companies are positioning the rollout around regulatory coordination before public rides begin. Baidu's Apollo Go RT6 vehicles will begin appearing in the UK capital while Lyft and Freenow handle passenger booking from next year. Freenow is the German taxi company Lyft now owns, and it gives the project an existing taxi and private-hire network to connect with as autonomous vehicles move toward service. Dozens of Baidu Apollo Go RT6 vehicles will operate in the Brent borough of London as part of the tests, the companies said in a press release. As a result, Londoners in that area will become the first to see the Baidu vehicles operating under the Lyft-Freenow partnership. The network is planned to operate alongside Freenow's established taxi and private-hire business. However, that does not make the service immediately open to the general public. The Baidu robotaxi service will be called Freenow by Lyft and expects to invite the public to reserve rides sometime in 2027. The timeline remains conditional. The exact schedule will depend on regulatory approval, with coordination involving Transport for London and the UK government. Meanwhile, the UK government is drafting autonomous-vehicle rules and has recently launched a robotaxi pilot program. Lyft uses Freenow as its European lever Lyft's Freenow acquisition now has a clear strategic role in the robotaxi plan. Lyft bought Freenow last year to accelerate its European autonomous-vehicle ambitions by using Freenow's large taxi network in the UK and Germany. Therefore,
Jul 29, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com
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Jul 29, 2026 · via nbcbayarea.com
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco leaders on Tuesday voiced support for new federal legislation aimed at regulating how self-driving vehicles interact with first responders during emergencies. The proposed measure, called the AV Emergency Response Coordination Act, was introduced by Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-San Mateo. Supporters say it would establish nationwide standards designed to ensure autonomous vehicles do not impede emergency operations. As robotaxis become increasingly common on Bay Area roads, city officials and public safety agencies say clear protocols are needed when emergencies unfold. Many view robotaxis as an emerging mode of transportation. "I take them once a week," one rider said. RELATED: SF may soon fine autonomous vehicle companies for impeding emergency response "They kind of drive aggressively. I can't lie. Sometimes I'm like whoa," said Shanon Chang of Palo Alto. "I've only very smooth rides in Waymos," said another rider. Autonomous vehicles have drawn attention for incidents involving emergency response efforts. Officials cited cases in which vehicles have driven through crime scenes or obstructed fire crews and paramedics. On the Fourth of July, numerous Waymo vehicles sat idle on San Francisco streets during heavy traffic, adding to congestion in parts of the city. Mullin said the legislation is intended to create consistent standards across the country. "This is an attempt for the federal government to engage on the issue and develop some uniform standards of protocol across the country that really puts the onus on these companies to do the right thing," Mullin said. MORE: Study finds lower crash rate for Waymo vehicles in San Francisco Under the proposal, autonomous vehicle companies would be required to provide standardized emergency response protocols for first responders. Supporters of the measure say the goal is to ensure autonomous vehicles can operate safely alongside emergency personnel while maintaining access to increasingly
Jul 29, 2026 · via abc7news.com
Apollo Go Testing AVs With Onboard Safety Operators According to an official statement released by the company on Tuesday, Apollo Go will test its latest RT6 autonomous vehicles in London with Lyft-backed ride-hailing company Freenow. The Robotaxi operator said that testing would be conducted with onboard safety drivers in London’s Brent borough. The company says public rides are scheduled to begin in 2027, pending regulatory approval. Apollo Go also announced it is conducting Level 4 autonomous testing in Hong Kong with safety drivers, marking the first time a company has conducted driverless testing in a right-hand-drive market globally. The London service will be offered alongside traditional ride-hailing, Apollo Go said. It also announced that the service had completed 22 million rides globally by April 2026, with the operator completing 3.2 million fully driverless rides in the first quarter of 2026. Globally, its fleet has recorded over 136 million driverless miles, Apollo Go said. Notably, Apollo Go offers level 4 autonomous rides in Dubai in partnership with Uber. Waymo, Tesla’s Robotaxi Push The companies are also reportedly seeking to end the partnership in cities like Atlanta and Austin, with the Robotaxi operator planning to enter both markets independently once the contract expires in January 2028. Check out more of Benzinga’s Future Of Mobility coverage by following this link. Photo courtesy: frantic00 / Shutterstock © 2026 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. To add Benzinga News as your preferred source on Google, click here.
Jul 29, 2026 · via benzinga.com