Sebastian Thrun, a pioneer of the self-driving industry, talked to BI about Waymo's greatest strength and why he still hasn't given up on flying cars.

SHANGHAI: Chinese robotaxi operator Pony.ai said on Wednesday (May 14) that one of its cars caught fire while being handled by service staff after a system malfunction, but that no passengers were onboard.

Waymo, a “robotaxi” company and subsidiary of Google, has recalled more than 1,200 vehicles after reports of crashes involving barriers. CNBC reported that the company was aware of 16 crashes with chains,

Waymo, the ride-hailing service that uses self-driving robotaxis, will soon have its cars explore Boston streets and Massachusetts highways. But at least for now, humans will be behind the wheel.A Waymo spokesperson tells WBZ-TV that the "road trip to Boston" is scheduled for later this month.

There’s a quiet storm brewing in the world of autonomous vehicles. It’s not about flashy car launches or software demos anymore. It’s about who can get robotaxi

In a blog post published today, the Alphabet company said it currently has 1,500 Jaguars operating across its four main markets: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Austin. And it plans on adding 2,000 more vehicles into 2026, for a total fleet size of 3,500. The company recently hit an average of 250,000 paid passenger trips per week.

A crash April 4 involving a driverless Zoox taxi and an electric bicycle didn’t result in any injuries. Data suggests autonomous vehicle companies are still learning as they gain experience, but experts expressed confidence in the technology.

Tesla has reportedly yet to start testing its robotaxi service in Austin without a safety driver behind the wheel

Tesla's anticipated Robotaxi rollout has hit several obstacles, including trademark challenges, autopilot scrutiny, and increasing competition from rivals like Waymo. Discover the latest updates on Tesla's self-driving technology and what it means for the future of autonomous vehicles.