Tag: robotaxi
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Baidu Eyes London Robotaxis in Pact With Uber and Lyft
UK Emerges as a Hub for Autonomous Ridesharing The race to deploy robotaxis is moving closer to reality, with Chinese tech giant Baidu unveiling plans to bring autonomous taxis to London next year. The move is part of a broader collaboration with ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft, positioning the United Kingdom as a key battleground…
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Baidu Teams with Uber and Lyft to Bring Robotaxis to London Amid UK Autonomy Push
UK Becomes a Key Front in the Global Robotaxi Race The tech giant Baidu has unveiled ambitious plans to deploy robotaxi services in London next year, signaling a major escalation in the United Kingdom’s growing role in the global autonomous-vehicle race. By joining forces with ride-hailing leaders Uber and Lyft, Baidu aims to bring its…
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Waymo Driverless Taxis Stall in San Francisco Blackout
Overview of the disruption Waymo paused its driverless robotaxi service in San Francisco after a major blackout hit the city, leaving thousands without power and prompting a temporary halt to autonomous rides. The outage, linked to a fire at a Pacific Gas and Electric facility, disrupted electricity for a broad swath of residents and businesses…
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Waymo’s Freeway Robotaxis: A New Era for Self-Driving Rides
Waymo Pushes Into Freeway Territory Alphabet-owned Waymo announced a bold expansion for its robotaxi service, revealing that autonomous rides will soon traverse freeways in three major U.S. markets: San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. This marks the first time Waymo’s fleet will navigate high-speed, multi-lane roadways as part of a commercial offering, signaling a major…