Alphabet
Alphabet’s Waymo aims for 2026 self-driving ride-hailing launch in Washington, D.C.
Alphabet’s self-driving unit Waymo said it aims to launch its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in the U.S. capital city next year.
Business
Lyft to roll out rider verification badges in safety push
Lyft is rolling out, among other features, verification badges for riders in a bid to improve safety on the ride-hailing platform.
AI
Tesla promises paid robotaxis next year, but significant hurdles remain
Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said the electric vehicle maker will roll out driverless ride-hailing services to the public in California and Texas next year.
automation
Uber and Lyft drivers use Teslas as makeshift robotaxis, raising safety concerns
A self-driving Tesla carrying a passenger for Uber rammed into an SUV, sparking new concerns that a growing stable of self-styled “robotaxis” is exploiting a regulatory gray area in U.S. cities.