Self-driving technology stories

Sep 14, 2026

Waymo expands paid robotaxi service to Las Vegas, its 15th US city

Alphabet's Waymo has launched paid robotaxi service in Las Vegas on September 14, marking the company's 15th US metro area. The expansion comes weeks after receiving final approval from Nevada transportation regulators.

Sep 14, 20263 sources

Sep 4, 2026

Tesla launches driverless Cybercab service in Austin

Tesla began paid customer rides in its purpose-built Cybercab robotaxi in Austin, Texas on September 3, 2026. The two-seater vehicle has no steering wheel or pedals and operates through Tesla's Robotaxi app. Federal safety regulators opened an investigation the following day.

Sep 4, 20264 sources

Jul 30, 2026

Zoox receives NHTSA exemption to begin charging for robotaxi rides in Las Vegas

Amazon-owned Zoox received a temporary exemption from US regulators allowing the company to begin charging passengers for rides in its autonomous vehicles without steering wheels in Las Vegas.

Jul 30, 20262 sources

Jul 24, 2026

Waymo Explores Ending Robotaxi Partnership with Uber Amid Growing Tensions

Alphabet's autonomous driving unit Waymo is considering options to exit its robotaxi partnership with Uber Technologies as relations between the two companies deteriorate amid increasing competition in the self-driving vehicle market.

Jul 24, 20268 sources