Robotaxis
‘We are the media now’: why Tesla’s robotaxis were dominated by Elon Musk superfans
‘We are the media now’: why Tesla’s robotaxis were dominated by Elon Musk superfans Tesla’s robotaxi launch was dominated by Elon Musk superfans and Tesla influencers who are openly supportive of the CEO’s vision. Journalists and tech bloggers who attempted to ask critical questions about the service were excluded, ridiculed, and mocked by Tesla fans […]
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Tesla says it delivered its first car autonomously from factory to customer
Tesla says it delivered its first car autonomously from factory to customer Tesla has successfully delivered its first fully autonomous vehicle from factory to customer, marking a significant milestone for the company’s Full Self-Driving system. The autonomous Tesla Model Y was driven on highways, passing through suburban sprawl and residential neighborhoods without any human intervention […]
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Uber strikes deal with May Mobility to deploy ‘thousands’ of robotaxis
Uber strikes deal with May Mobility to deploy ‘thousands’ of robotaxis May Mobility, backed by Toyota and BMW, has partnered with Uber to deploy “thousands” of autonomous vehicles on Uber’s ridehailing platform across multiple US markets. The partnership will kick off in Arlington, Texas, at the end of 2025, starting with safety drivers before transitioning […]
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Surge pricing, the scourge of ridehailing, is evolving for the robotaxi era
Surge pricing, the scourge of ridehailing, is evolving for the robotaxi era Surge pricing, a common frustration for ridehailing users, is evolving to accommodate robotaxi era. The use of surge pricing by companies like Waymo and Cruise, which offer driverless vehicle services, raises questions about its purpose. Surge pricing was initially intended to attract more […]
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