“2026: tipping your Waymo so it doesn’t narc on you for having sex in the back.” Pro Tips Autonomous taxi service company Waymo is looking to encourage its customers to “add a ‘tip’” — even though there’s no driver behind the wheel. According to leaked screenshots obtained by security researcher Jane Wong, the feature appeared… Continue reading Waymo Raises Eyebrows With Experimental Feature to “Tip” Its Driverless Cars
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Waymo brings robot taxis on Los Angeles motorways
Waymo, the Autonomous Vehicle Companies of Alphabet (the Google sister), now also brings its driverless robot taxis to the Los Angeles motorways. From now on, the company tests its fleet on the city’s most important motorways, including the I-10, I-1110, I-405 and I-90. First of all, the service will only be accessible to employees before… Continue reading Waymo brings robot taxis on Los Angeles motorways
Waymo to test in 10 new cities in 2025, starting with Las Vegas and San Diego
The theme of this year’s road trip is ‘generalizability.’ The theme of this year’s road trip is ‘generalizability.’ Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Waymo is sending autonomous vehicles… Continue reading Waymo to test in 10 new cities in 2025, starting with Las Vegas and San Diego
On Tesla earnings day, all eyes are Elon, profits, and AI
Tesla earnings day is upon us — the quarterly check in with one of the world’s largest EV makers and its controversial CEO Elon Musk. Tesla’s fourth-quarter and full-year earnings are expected to be released Wednesday after market close. A webcast, in which Tesla management will answer questions from analysts and retail investors, is scheduled… Continue reading On Tesla earnings day, all eyes are Elon, profits, and AI
Nexar and Japan Post Join Forces to Improve Road Conditions and Advance Autonomous Vehicle Deployments
NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nexar, a leader in AI-powered mobility solutions, today announced a partnership initiative with Japan Post, a special private company under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, offering postal and logistics services in Japan. This initiative aims to improve road conditions using dashcams and supporting… Continue reading Nexar and Japan Post Join Forces to Improve Road Conditions and Advance Autonomous Vehicle Deployments
Moove Acquires Kovi, Strengthening its Position as a Global Leader in Mobility
Moove’s total global fleet now comprises 36,000 vehicles. As part of its long term strategy to meet growing demand, Moove will order no fewer than 15,000 vehicles annually across all its markets. The acquisition strengthens Moove’s ARR revenue to upwards of $275 Million (on a consolidated basis). Moove’s presence now spans 19 cities across 6… Continue reading Moove Acquires Kovi, Strengthening its Position as a Global Leader in Mobility
Moove Acquires Kovi, Strengthening its Position as a Global Leader in Mobility
Moove’s total global fleet now comprises 36,000 vehicles. As part of its long term strategy to meet growing demand, Moove will order no fewer than 15,000 vehicles annually across all its markets. The acquisition strengthens Moove’s ARR revenue to upwards of $275 Million (on a consolidated basis). Moove’s presence now spans 19 cities across 6… Continue reading Moove Acquires Kovi, Strengthening its Position as a Global Leader in Mobility
Waymo begins testing robotaxis on LA freeways
Waymo robotaxis have become a common sight on Los Angeles surface streets. Now those driverless vehicles are heading to the city’s network of freeways. The Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle technology company said Tuesday it will begin testing its fleet of robotaxis on the Los Angeles freeway system, including Interstates 10, 110, 405, and 90. These robotaxis… Continue reading Waymo begins testing robotaxis on LA freeways
Waymo lobbyist activity in SF skyrocketed in 2024
Waymo lobbyists had a busy 2024. A recent review of lobbyist disclosure data by the San Francisco Examiner revealed Waymo paid lobbyists to meet with San Francisco government officials 348 times last year, more than double the 137 times it reported in 2023. The pop in lobbyist activity is in sync with Waymo’s expansion in… Continue reading Waymo lobbyist activity in SF skyrocketed in 2024
Waymo is reportedly building a charity ‘tipping’ feature into its robotaxi app
Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle company Waymo might be planning to test a feature that will allow robotaxi riders to add a “tip” that will go to the charity of their choice after a ride. Jane Manchun Wong, a security researcher who recently hacked the display dome on top of a Waymo vehicle, found the new tip… Continue reading Waymo is reportedly building a charity ‘tipping’ feature into its robotaxi app