Robotaxi

Tesla on track to launch robotaxi trial in Austin, Texas, by June end, Musk says
Tesla on track to launch robotaxi trial in Austin, Texas, by June end, Musk says
May 20, 2025
[SAN FRANCISCO] Tesla is set to begin a test of its long-promised robotaxi service on schedule in Austin, Texas, by the end of June, chief executive Elon Musk said...
Tesla’s Robotaxi Dreams Put on Hold as Policy Change Lets US Customers Buy Out Leased Cars
May 16, 2025
After years of preventing customers from buying their leased vehicles, Tesla just made a big inverse policy change. U.S.-based drivers leasing a Tesla will once again have the chance to purchase...
Amazon’s Zoox to scale up robotaxi production for US expansion
Amazon’s Zoox to scale up robotaxi production for US expansion
May 7, 2025
Published Wed, May 7, 2025 · 01:11 PMAMAZON’S self-driving start-up Zoox will increase production next year as it ramps up plans for a commercial rollout of its robotaxi fleet...
Robotaxi maker Pony.ai sees Trump’s trade war hitting sentiment, overseas expansion plans
Robotaxi maker Pony.ai sees Trump’s trade war hitting sentiment, overseas expansion plans
April 24, 2025
[SHANGHAI] China-based robotaxi developer Pony.ai said on Thursday (Apr 24) that US President Donald Trump’s trade war with China was likely to dampen its international expansion plans, but it...
Amazon’s robotaxi effort will begin testing in Los Angeles
April 15, 2025
Zoox, the autonomous driving technology company owned by Amazon, is preparing to begin testing its vehicles in Los Angeles this summer. The city will be the sixth testing location...
GM’s Cruise to cut 1,000 jobs as robotaxi service shuts down
GM’s Cruise to cut 1,000 jobs as robotaxi service shuts down
February 5, 2025
GENERAL Motors (GM) is cutting almost half of the workforce in the Cruise driverless car unit, according to an internal memo and sources familiar with the matter, part of...
GM to wind down robotaxi operations championed by CEO Barra
GM to wind down robotaxi operations championed by CEO Barra
December 10, 2024
GENERAL Motors’ (GM) Cruise self-driving car unit will exit the robotaxi business, a retreat from a market that proved costly and full of reputational pitfalls for the automaker.Cruise and...
Facing skepticism, Elon Musk unveils prototype for driverless robotaxi
October 11, 2024
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk presented a lofty vision for the future Thursday night, unveiling prototypes of a self-driving taxi and van that he said would revolutionize travel and...
Uber, Lyft shares jump after Tesla’s ‘toothless’ robotaxi reveal
Uber, Lyft shares jump after Tesla’s ‘toothless’ robotaxi reveal
October 11, 2024
UBER Technologies and Lyft have climbed in early trading, after Tesla’s Elon Musk offered few details on the carmaker’s plans for a self-driving vehicle service that could compete with...
Tesla CEO Musk unveils two-door robotaxi, seen as key to long-term growth
Tesla CEO Musk unveils two-door robotaxi, seen as key to long-term growth
October 11, 2024
TESLA CEO Elon Musk showcased a long-promised robotaxi with two gull-wing doors and without a steering wheel or pedals at a much-hyped event on Thursday (Oct 10), paving the...