May Mobility, a frontrunner in autonomous vehicle technology, has teamed up with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) to launch a microtransit service in Martinez, California. This initiative targets enhancing healthcare accessibility by providing reliable transportation for medical staff, patients,…
Aurrigo International PLC is stepping into the limelight of the EU-Funded Living Lab for Autonomous Electric Vehicles project. The company will be integrating its Auto-Shuttle vehicles, initially having a safety driver onboard. The ultimate goal is to transition towards remote…
Cruise has unveiled the world’s first self-driving vehicle specifically designed for wheelchair accessibility. This revolutionary innovation has been crafted in partnership with industry giants like General Motors, BraunAbility, Q’STRAINT, and members of the Accessibility Council. Why It Matters With over…
A groundbreaking study led by Swiss Re reveals that Waymo’s autonomous vehicles are considerably safer than human-operated cars. This study stems from a collaborative effort initiated in 2022 between Waymo and Swiss Re, a top-tier global reinsurer, focusing on refining…
May Mobility, a pioneering name in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, has confirmed its presence at the North American International Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS). The event, set for Sept. 13-14 at Huntington Place’s Hall D, will showcase May Mobility’s cutting-edge AV…
Beep Inc., renowned for its autonomous and electric shared mobility solutions, has partnered once more with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to launch a second project. This initiative under the Connected Autonomous Shuttle Supporting Innovation (CASSI) program will…
Schaeffler and VDL Groep have announced a collaboration to develop and manufacture a new generation of autonomous electric shuttles tailored for public transportation. The prototype and key technological components will be unveiled at Munich’s IAA Mobility 2023 event, with both…
Florida Polytechnic University and Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) in Estonia have advanced their collaborative research in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, four years after initiating their groundbreaking partnership. The collaboration has yielded significant outcomes, including the creation of PolyVerif, an…
Baidu, Inc., a dominant force in artificial intelligence with a robust internet base, has unveiled its autonomous airport transportation services in Wuhan. This move establishes Baidu as the inaugural company in China to provide driverless rides both to and from…
Beep Inc., a leading provider of autonomous shared mobility solutions, and U.K.-based Oxa, a prominent autonomous vehicle software developer, have announced their collaboration to launch vehicles powered by Oxa’s innovative self-driving software, Oxa Driver, in the United States. Why It…
Teamsters Local 350, representing San Francisco’s sanitation workers, is pressing autonomous vehicle (AV) enterprise Cruise to proactively address rising concerns regarding their vehicles in the city. This comes after multiple incidents were reported, with Cruise AVs obstructing waste and recycling…
A recent incident has occurred involving a Cruise AV (Autonomous Vehicle) colliding with an emergency vehicle. A preliminary analysis has been conducted, shedding light on the events that transpired. Why It Matters Safety remains a top priority for Cruise. Given…
Waymo, the trailblazer in autonomous vehicle technology, has just obtained its driverless deployment permit from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). This permit marks a pivotal moment in Waymo’s journey, allowing the company to initiate a paid, fully autonomous ride-hailing…
A mounting demand for expanding autonomous vehicle services in San Francisco is evident, with over 2,600 individuals signing a petition. These signatories are pushing the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to broaden the availability of Cruise’s fared autonomous ride hail…
Waymo One, the autonomous ride-hail service, is officially launching in Austin, marking its fourth major city expansion following Metro Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. This development is a significant step forward in the growth of Waymo’s commercial ride-hail business.…
Cruise LLC, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of General Motors, has revealed Nashville as its newest locale for its robotaxi program. The autonomous vehicles, also known as Cruise AVs, will roll out onto the streets of the Music City within the…
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle division of Alphabet, has announced a strategic shift in its operations. The company is intensifying its focus on developing the Waymo Driver for ride-hailing applications. The decision to concentrate on ride-hailing is driven by impressive momentum…
What’s Happening Spare, the premier on-demand transit platform, has teamed up with autonomous vehicle (AV) technology pioneer, May Mobility, to deliver innovative on-demand transit services using autonomous vehicles. This strategic alliance aims to significantly influence how people commute by developing…
What’s Happening Waymo’s autonomous driving technology, popularly known as the Waymo Driver, is making significant strides in improving road safety, according to the company’s Chief Safety Officer. The innovative self-driving system is already operational in Metro Phoenix and San Francisco,…
What’s Happening Altamonte Springs, a flourishing city in Florida, is taking a significant leap into the future with the initiation of CraneRIDES, a novel autonomous vehicle (AV) shuttle service. This pioneering venture is a collaborative effort with Beep Inc., an…