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Uber Partners with Waymo for Driverless Rides in Austin

Starting Tuesday, Uber riders in Austin, Texas, can request driverless Waymo rides integrated into the Uber app for the first time, across 37 square miles, at no extra cost; this follows a past legal battle between the two companies, and plans for expansion to Atlanta later this year.

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Vay Technology Triples US Remote-Controlled Car Fleet; Plans Expansion into Private and Truck Services

Vay Technology, a Berlin-based startup, will expand its fleet of remotely operated rental cars in Las Vegas from 30 to 100 this year, driven by growing demand; the company also plans to expand into remote driving assistance for private vehicles and truck operation.

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GM Shifts from Robotaxis to ADAS, Highlighting Challenges in Autonomous Vehicle Economics

General Motors' decision to halt funding for its Cruise robotaxi unit and instead focus on advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) reflects the industry's growing skepticism toward the robotaxi business model's profitability after over \$10 billion in investment.

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Uber Partners with Waymo for Driverless Rides in Austin

Uber and Waymo partner to offer driverless rides in Austin, Texas, starting Tuesday, across 37 square miles, using all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles via the Uber app at no extra cost; this follows a previous legal battle and expands autonomous vehicle access.

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GM Halts Cruise Robotaxi Funding, Prioritizes Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

General Motors (GM) ended funding for its Cruise robotaxi project after a pedestrian accident, shifting focus to developing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for private cars due to concerns over the long-term viability and profitability of robotaxis compared to the quicker returns offered b...

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