OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers that the Canadian Thanksgiving and US Columbus Day long weekend is a busy time at the border. There are a few things you should know before you go. Across the country, CBSA front line employees are keeping harmful goods out… Continue reading The CBSA gives tips for a smoother trip this Thanksgiving and Columbus Day long weekend
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A pedestrian was pinned under a Cruise robotaxi after another car’s hit-and-run
A Cruise autonomous vehicle (AV) was reportedly involved in a horrific accident in San Francisco on Monday evening. A pedestrian crossing a street was hit by a car, which sped off. However, the hit-and-run hurled her in front of a Cruise driverless taxi, which stopped on top of her leg as she screamed in pain.… Continue reading A pedestrian was pinned under a Cruise robotaxi after another car’s hit-and-run
Waymo’s tour of Los Angeles
Waymo has announced a “tour of Los Angeles” offering curious residents the chance to ride in fully autonomous vehicles as the Alphabet-owned company lays the groundwork for launching a commercial robotaxi service. Waymo is planning six multi-day “tour stops” in L.A. neighborhoods where people can hail a self-driving car without a driver in the front… Continue reading Waymo’s tour of Los Angeles
California governor vetoes a bill requiring humans in autonomous big rigs
/ State legislators passed a bill restricting self-driving heavy-duty trucks in California, but it won’t get the governor’s signature. By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. Share this story Driverless trucks from Waymo.Credit: Waymo Governor… Continue reading California governor vetoes a bill requiring humans in autonomous big rigs
Driverless Taxis Blocked Ambulance and Patient Later Died, San Francisco Fire Dept. Says
Two Cruise driverless taxis blocked an ambulance carrying a critically injured patient who later died at a hospital, a San Francisco Fire Department report said, in another incident involving self-driving cars in the city. On Aug. 14, two Cruise autonomous vehicles were stopped in the right two lanes of a four-lane, one-way street in the… Continue reading Driverless Taxis Blocked Ambulance and Patient Later Died, San Francisco Fire Dept. Says
What Driverless Waymo Taxi Rides Are Like in San Francisco
“Hello, Tripp,” a disembodied woman’s voice said through the speakers of a driverless taxi that was about to pick up a fare near the colorful Victorian houses known as the Painted Ladies. “This experience may feel futuristic,” the voice said. “Please don’t touch the steering wheel or pedals during the ride. For any questions, you… Continue reading What Driverless Waymo Taxi Rides Are Like in San Francisco
Waymo One is going on tour in Los Angeles
Waymo One, our 24/7 autonomous ride-hailing service, is going on tour across Los Angeles. Beginning in October, residents and visitors will have a chance to score early access tickets to take fully autonomous Waymo One rides in LA neighborhoods ahead of a wider service launch. Starting beachside in Santa Monica and Venice, the Waymo One… Continue reading Waymo One is going on tour in Los Angeles
Waymo begins testing the waters for a robotaxi service in Los Angeles
/ The Alphabet-owned company will launch a six-stop, multi-week ‘tour’ so residents can try out its fully driverless cars. By Andrew J. Hawkins, 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. Share this story Photo… Continue reading Waymo begins testing the waters for a robotaxi service in Los Angeles
An autoworkers strike trifecta and another speed bump for Cruise and Waymo
Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. I will be at the center of the startup universe this next week. Where is that, you say? Disrupt 2023 in San Francisco, of course. I hope to see… Continue reading An autoworkers strike trifecta and another speed bump for Cruise and Waymo
What Driverless Waymo Taxi Rides Are Like in San Francisco
“Hello, Tripp,” a disembodied woman’s voice said through the speakers of a driverless taxi that was about to pick up a fare near the colorful Victorian houses known as the Painted Ladies. “This experience may feel futuristic,” the voice said. “Please don’t touch the steering wheel or pedals during the ride. For any questions, you… Continue reading What Driverless Waymo Taxi Rides Are Like in San Francisco