When arriving at your destination and opening the door, how often do you stop to think who might be on the other side? According to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, collisions with bicyclists when a vehicle’s door opens into moving traffic, or “dooring,” is the second most common collision that results in injury or… Continue reading Keeping riders and other road users safe with Safe Exit features
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US Fire Department: Autonomous vehicles are a problem
The California Fire Department speaks out against autonomous vehicles on public roads. Recently there was an incident involving the use of force. The development of autonomous driving continues and encounters unforeseen developments. US news outlet Mission Local reports that San Francisco police and first responders are dealing with dysfunctional autonomous cars that get in the… Continue reading US Fire Department: Autonomous vehicles are a problem
Waymo doubles its robotaxi footprint, Joby lands $180M and the latest sign generative AI has reached peak hype
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive the full edition of the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. Subscribe for free. Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point… Continue reading Waymo doubles its robotaxi footprint, Joby lands $180M and the latest sign generative AI has reached peak hype
Why Halo is betting on a remote-operated car-sharing service
Driverless cars are often marketed as a safe and convenient means of travel that allows customers to watch movies, scroll through TikTok or nap — all without worrying about taking over control. Whether it’s in a personal vehicle (which to remind everyone, there are currently no personal autonomous cars for sale) or ride-hailing service like… Continue reading Why Halo is betting on a remote-operated car-sharing service
Waymo robotaxis make more inroads in Phoenix, San Francisco
Self-driving car pioneer Waymo announced Thursday that its robotaxis will be able to carry passengers through most of the Phoenix area for the first time. The company’s cars will also start to pick up more volunteers for testing the autonomous vehicles traversing the more challenging conditions in San Francisco. The expansion marks the next leg… Continue reading Waymo robotaxis make more inroads in Phoenix, San Francisco
Apple is reducing test drivers for autonomous driving
Apple has reportedly reduced the number of riders for its testing program in California. The company is based in Cupertino, California Apple had 145 travelers for its program at the end of April. That’s 66 fewer than in March, according to US media, citing data from the DMV. In 2017, Apple CEO Tim Cook reaffirmed… Continue reading Apple is reducing test drivers for autonomous driving
Waymo doubles robotaxi service area in Phoenix in bid to grow driverless trips tenfold
Waymo is doubling its commercial robotaxi service area in the Phoenix metro area, an expansion that will add new suburbs and connect previously isolated sections of the sprawling and car-dependent desert city. The service area, which now includes Scottsdale, nearly of Tempe and larger sections of Chandler and Mesa, is 180 square miles in size.… Continue reading Waymo doubles robotaxi service area in Phoenix in bid to grow driverless trips tenfold
Waymo One doubles service area in Phoenix and continues growing in San Francisco
We’re significantly expanding our Waymo One ride-hailing service area in Metro Phoenix and growing in San Francisco to connect more communities and serve more riders. In Metro Phoenix, one the fastest growing cities in the U.S., we’re doubling our Waymo One service area and connecting our downtown and East Valley territories. This expansion will include… Continue reading Waymo One doubles service area in Phoenix and continues growing in San Francisco
Waymo barreling ahead with bigger robotaxi coverage in San Francisco and Phoenix
/ The company’s service area in Phoenix is doubling in size while it’s adding an additional pickup stop at the airport and allowing up to four passengers to ride. Photo by Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Waymo is dramatically expanding its robotaxi service areas in Phoenix and San Francisco as it seeks to gain new… Continue reading Waymo barreling ahead with bigger robotaxi coverage in San Francisco and Phoenix
Guided by the flow: The role of aerodynamics in shaping the Waymo Driver
It’s essential to understand the aerodynamics of the different vehicle platforms on which Waymo’s autonomous driving technology is applied to build and operate an efficient system – especially when running at full capacity in various conditions such as rain, fog, snow, or extreme temperatures. By using physical tests and state-of-the-art simulation tools, we can optimize… Continue reading Guided by the flow: The role of aerodynamics in shaping the Waymo Driver