Uber robotaxis hit London's streets, but with humans still behind the wheel
Robotaxis are on the roads of London, marking Uber's biggest real-world challenge yet in a busy city built on a dense layout and countless roundabouts.
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London's cabbies memorize 25,000 streets. But will robotaxis overtake them?
London black cab drivers, who are required to memorize thousands of streets to get their license, are being tested in a new way. Several companies are trying to bring robotaxis to the city's streets.
London's cabbies skeptical about robotaxis
London black cab drivers, who are required to memorize thousands of streets to get their license, are being tested in a new way. Several companies are trying to bring robotaxis to the city's streets.
Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Meta unveils new AI business agent
Businesses can now expand their AI customer service with Meta's help. Senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to talk about that and some of the other big tech stories of the day.
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Robotaxis pose a threat to London's iconic black cabs
London's famed black cab drivers memorize 25,000 streets to get a license, but with robotaxis soon giving rides in London, cabbies could face new competition.
Atlanta residents report Waymo traffic jams
Atlanta residents say they're waking up to traffic jams of self-driving Waymo vehicles confused by neighborhood signage.
Waymos get in Atlanta traffic jam
Atlanta residents woke up to Waymo traffic jams on Friday. The driverless cars took over a quiet cul-de-sac. Skyler Henry has more details.
Autonomous cars to be ticketed in California
Autonomous cars in California will no longer be immune to traffic tickets once a new law takes effect in July. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other top technology stories of the day.
Tesla, Waymo execs defend self-driving cars before Senate committee
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Waymo, Tesla face lawmakers' questions over safety
Top executives at Tesla and Waymo made the case for the safety of their driverless vehicles before a Senate committee, insisting their driving systems are safer than human drivers, despite recent incidents. Kris Van Cleave has details.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
Waymo, Tesla executives face safety questions
Executives from Waymo and Tesla, the country's two leading self-driving robotaxi companies, will face questions on Capitol Hill Wednesday amid scrutiny over safety. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NTSB investigating Waymo robotaxis for improperly passing school buses
The National Transportation Safety Board announced it has opened an investigation into Waymo robotaxis following a series of incidents in Austin involving school buses filled with children.
NTSB investigating Waymo for traffic violations
Federal regulators have opened an investigation into Waymo robotaxis after a series of incidents involving school buses filled with kids. Kris Van Cleave has details.
Waymo recalls more than 3,000 vehicles due to faulty software
NHTSA said faulty software may cause Waymo vehicles to pass a stopped school bus even when its red lights are flashing or its stop arm is extended.
Officials expand probe into Waymo over robotaxis driving around buses
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
Waymo robotaxis seen not stopping for school buses
The self-driving taxi company Waymo is being investigated by federal safety regulators over a persistent problem: failing to stop for school buses. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Waymo fallout amid school bus safety issues
Waymo, the ride-hailing service, says it is planning a voluntary software recall to fix a glitch after reports its self-driving cars don't stop for school buses. The company has already tried to fix the issue, but police in Texas said it didn't work. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Waymo says its cars are better at avoiding crashes
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
Who gets the ticket in a driverless car?
Police near San Francisco say a self-driving Waymo vehicle made an illegal U-turn, raising questions about accountability when driverless cars break the law. With more autonomous vehicles hitting the road, CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on why there is still room for improvement.
5 years since making its U.S. robotaxi debut, Waymo is still working out the issues
Waymo, owned by Google's parent company Alphabet, offers driverless rides in five cities, with plans to expand.
Waymo suspends downtown Los Angeles service after 5 cars set on fire
Waymo suspended part of its service in downtown Los Angeles after multiple cars were set on fire during anti-ICE protests.
Waymo recalls 1,200 self-driving cars prone to hitting road barriers
Faulty software caused the autonomous vehicles to crash into chains, gates and other roadway barriers, safety regulators found.
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