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Latest news and articles about robotaxi
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Geely Deepens NVIDIA Partnership to Build an AI Foundation for Next‑Generation Mobility
Geely has agreed with NVIDIA to deepen cooperation across physical, enterprise and industrial AI, integrating NVIDIA’s software and hardware stack into its assisted driving platform and using DRIVE AGX Hyperion for robotaxi development. The partnership targets vehicle intelligence, smart cabins, and factory optimisation and could accelerate Geely’s autonomy roadmap while raising supply‑chain and geopolitical tradeoffs.
Wayve, Uber and Nissan Team Up to Trial AI-Driven Taxis in Tokyo by End of 2026
Wayve, Uber and Nissan have signed a memorandum to pilot autonomous taxis in Tokyo by the end of 2026, using Wayve’s AI driving system in Nissan Leaf EVs and rides booked through Uber. The collaboration unites machine-learning autonomy, ride-hailing distribution and OEM manufacturing but faces technical, regulatory and public-acceptance hurdles before it can scale.
Uber to Offer Amazon‑Owned Zoox Robotaxis on Its App — Las Vegas Pilot This Summer, Los Angeles by 2027
Uber and Amazon‑owned Zoox will begin offering Zoox’s purpose‑built robotaxis on the Uber app, starting with a Las Vegas pilot this summer and expanding to Los Angeles by mid‑2027. The partnership combines Zoox’s dedicated autonomous vehicles with Uber’s distribution, but widespread adoption will hinge on regulatory approvals, operational scaling and economic viability.
Pony.ai and Toyota’s GAC Unit Roll Out First Production Robotaxi, Signalling Move to Commercial Scale in China
Pony.ai and GAC Toyota have produced the first Botzhi 4X Robotaxi and plan to deploy around a thousand vehicles in China’s top cities in 2026. The move signals a shift from pilots to industrial-scale robotaxi operations, leveraging Toyota’s manufacturing and Pony.ai’s autonomous driving software.
Waymo’s $16bn Windfall: A Record Bet on Robotaxis That Comes with Regulatory Risk
Waymo has secured a record $16 billion financing round valuing the company at about $126 billion, signalling investor confidence in robotaxis. The deal accelerates global expansion plans but arrives amid safety incidents and federal probes that underscore regulatory and operational risks.
Musk’s $0.20-a‑Mile Robotaxi: Tesla’s Cybercab Stakes a Claim to Crush Ride‑Hailing Costs
Elon Musk has announced that Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi could operate for as little as $0.20 per mile — about half the projected cost of Waymo’s next‑gen vehicles and far below current ride‑hailing and private‑car costs. The target rests on energy efficiency gains, an ‘unboxed’ manufacturing approach that trims parts, and the elimination of driver labour, but faces production, regulatory and safety hurdles before it can reshape urban mobility.
Chinese Robotaxi Firm Rolls Out First Overseas Driverless Service in Abu Dhabi
Luobo Kuaipao and UAE operator AutoGo launched a public, fully driverless ride service on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi on 17 January, marking the Chinese firm’s first overseas commercial deployment. The project leverages Abu Dhabi’s permissive testing environment and aims to demonstrate the commercial readiness of Chinese AV technology while navigating safety, regulatory and supply-chain risks.