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Waymo to update its software after San Francisco power outage wreaks havoc on its robotaxi fleet
Last weekend, Waymo came under fire after several of its vehicles were affected by a citywide power outage in San Francisco that left many of its vehicles stalled at intersections.
Waymo has since announced it will update software across its robotaxi fleet to better respond to outages, while also expanding its first responder engagement and emergency response protocols.
Flying taxi technology ‘takes off’ in the UK and U.S.
Flying taxis may sound like a space-age fantasy, but they could be with us sooner than we think. China has recently approved its first flying taxis for commercial passenger service, granting EHang holdings and its subsidiary Heyi Aviation air operator certificates for short tourism routes.
As extensive piloting and some commercial operations scale in China, the future of flying taxis in the U.S and the U.K could also be just around the corner.
Zipcar’s planned departure leaves Londoners in the lurch
If you live in London, the sight of a Zipcar is, to some, almost as familiar as a red post box or an overcast afternoon. All this is set to change come 2026, following last week’s announcement that the American-owned car-sharing company will be shutting down its London operations by the end of the year.
The app, which allowed users to rent a car for as little as £5 for periods ranging from one hour to seven days, has suspended all new bookings beyond December 31.
WeRide and Uber launch first driverless robotaxi service in the Middle East
Uber is ramping up its investment in autonomous vehicle technology, launching its driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, the first of its kind in the Middle East.
The announcement, made on Wednesday, is part of a joint venture with Chinese company and global leader in autonomous driving technologies, WeRide.
Pony.ai and Bolt launch strategic partnership to accelerate autonomy in Europe
Europe’s transport and mobility landscape is edging closer to full automation, as Estonian ride-hailing giant Bolt announces a strategic partnership with Chinese autonomous driving specialist Pony.ai.
The collaboration marks a significant step toward introducing driverless vehicles to European roads and reshaping how urban mobility will function on the continent in the coming decade.
Pony.ai and Stellantis join forces to advance autonomous deployment in Europe
News Legacy auto giant Stellantis and Chinese autonomous driving technology company Pony.ai have announced a strategic partnership aimed at bringing Level 4 autonomous robotaxis to Europe. Following news earlier this week that Waymo plans to roll out driverless...
Waymo unveils plans to roll out driverless taxi pilots in London
News As early as next year, Londoners could expect to see driverless robotaxis joining the ubiquitous black cabs on British roads. Waymo, the Alphabet-owned autonomous car company, announced on Wednesday that it hoped to kick-start its planned entry into Europe with...
How U.S. states are shaping the future of autonomous travel
As autonomous vehicle (AV) technology hurtles towards wide-spread commercialization, the U.S. is proving that there is no single roadmap for AV success. Instead, the regulation of AVs represents an irregular patchwork where each state defines its own rules, timelines,...
New A-I powered platform could redefine EV charging infrastructure
News US company, Terbine, has launched its own AI-powered platform to streamline EV infrastructure. The platform, known as Strata, provides an overview of the EV charging network, only directing vehicles to charging stations that are fully operational and available...
Pony.ai CEO unveils Gen-7 breakthrough system for driverless vehicles
At MOVE 2025, Dr. James Peng, CEO and Co-Founder of Pony.ai, shared insights into the company’s journey and the future of autonomous mobility. Founded nearly nine years ago, Pony.ai aims to make transportation safer, more accessible and cost-effective through...
Transitioning to electric fleets with the Chairman, Founder & CEO of Windrose
Wen Han, Chairman, Founder & CEO of Windrose hosted a keynote talk at MOVE 2025 discussing how he is making electric commercial trucking a reality. Han highlighted several key themes shaping the future of heavy-duty trucking. Central was the push for a truly...
The age of autonomous with Baidu, Oxa, May Mobility and Einride
At MOVE 2025, leaders from Baidu, Oxa, May Mobility and Einride came together to discuss autonomous mobility for people and goods. A key focus was the varied global landscape: China leads with extensive large-scale driverless deployments, the U.S. offers diverse...
Aurora launches commercial driverless trucking in Texas
Pennsylvanian autonomous tech start-up Aurora has launched its commercial self-driving trucks in Texas by completing customer deliveries between Dallas and Houston. The Uber, Morgan Stanley and BlackRock-backed start-up has now become the first company to operate a...
Auckland transport launches new electric bus fleet
Auckland Transport (AT) has launched a new fleet of 44 electric buses, including 25 double-deckers that will run every 10 minutes AT’s WX1 Western Express frequent service. Over the coming months the new electric buses are set to replace Auckland's diesel buses that...
Terawatt opens its first electric truck charging site in California
Electric fleet charging solutions company Terawatt Infrastructure has opened its first medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Rancho Dominguez, California. Located 12 miles north of the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the charging hub is...
Tokyo prepares to welcome Waymo’s self-driving taxi service
Last year Californian autonomous driving company Waymo partnered with Japanese taxi platform GO, and Nihon Kotsu, Tokyo's largest taxi company. The partnership was formed to introduce Waymo's autonomous vehicles to Japan. Since then, Waymo conducted training sessions...
Lyft goes transatlantic with acquisition of European taxi app
American ride-hailing company Lyft announced it has purchased a European taxi app in a €175 million deal. The acquired company, named FREENOW, was purchased from BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Mobility. This marks Lyft’s largest expansion outside North America, with the...
Daimler acquires 49% stake in software company Sinos
Photo: Daimler Daimler Trucks bus subsidiary Daimler Buses has just announced the acquisition of a 49% stake in software company Sinos. The German-based software company Sinos specialises in software solutions for the operation of electrified city bus fleets and...
Self-driving shuttle route to the NEC launches in Birmingham
Photo: SCALE An autonomous shuttle bus service project has launched in Birmingham carrying passengers from Birmingham International station to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and Birmingham Business Park. The Solihull and Coventry Automated Links Evolution...
Swedish-founded Voi releases new e-scooter and two e-bikes
Swedish-founded micromobility company Voi is expanding its fleet with the launch of three new vehicles: two e-bikes and an e-scooter. The new models - the Voiager 8 (e-scooter), Explorer 4 (e-bike), and Explorer Light 1 (new light e-bike) - increases Voi's total fleet...
Volvo launches new electric bus in Mexico
Volvo's bus subsidiary has launched a new electric model in Mexico, releasing the first electric articulated bus manufactured in the country. The new model - the Volvo 7800 Electric - is built on Volvo Buses’ global electromobility Volvo BZR platform and evolve the...
Pony AI to dramatically ramp up robotaxi fleet size, says WSJ
Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony AI has announced it will be rapidly accelerating the size of its robotaxi fleet this year with profits estimated by 2029, according to WSJ. The Silicon Valley-founded company holds a current robotaxi fleet of just 250 vehicles...
Rivian delivers electric ice cream truck to Ben & Jerry’s
California-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian has delivered an all-electric ice cream truck to American ice cream giant Ben & Jerry's. The electric truck was specially-made for the Vermont ice cream maker, and based on Rivian's Commercial Van. Brian Gase,...
Bolt and Forest team up on e-bikes in London
Ride-hailing platform leader Bolt has partnered with micro-mobility operator Forest to improve e-bike hire access in London. From next week, UK start-up Forest will be renting out its e-bikes via Bolt's app, enabling access to 15,000 more e-bikes in the English...
Detroit launches remote-controlled EV pilot programme
An autonomous vehicle pilot programme has been launched in the Corktown neighbourhood of Detroit. The pilot is operating as a car-sharing service that uses tele-operated electric vehicles (EV) which customers can schedule a trip with via a mobile app. The pilot was...
Autonomous food delivery robots land in Tokyo
Image: Avride Austin-based robot delivery company Avride will soon be delivering restaurant takeaway orders and groceries in Tokyo, Japan. The announcement from Avride is in partnership with Japanese tech company Rakuten, who began robotic delivery pilot programs in...
Prosus to acquire Just Eat in €4bn deal
Global investment company Prosus has announced a €4.1 billion deal to acquire Just Eat Takeaway which could create the fourth largest food delivery group in the world. The offer is all-cash and will buy each share capital for €20.30 per share, just shy of the €23.50...
Electric truck maker Nikola files for bankruptcy
Electric truck start-up Nikola has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States (U.S.) after failing to secure a buyer for its business. Once a Silicon Valley start-up worth $30 billion, the company has become troubled by scandal in recent years and...
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