Robo-Taxis in San Francisco: A Milestone for Autonomous Vehicles
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Robo-Taxis in San Francisco: A Milestone for Autonomous Vehicles

Robo-Taxis: A Game-Changer for San Francisco In early August, San Francisco achieved a significant milestone, marking a notable victory for the autonomous vehicle industry. Following a decision by California regulators, it became the first city in the US to grant permission for fully autonomous vehicles to operate as taxis, commonly referred to as robo-taxis. This…

Waymo Plans to Test its Self-Driving Vehicles in Florida
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Waymo Plans to Test its Self-Driving Vehicles in Florida

Self-driving cars are soon headed for the streets of Florida.  Self-driving vehicle manufacturer Waymo, a subsidiary of the same parent company that also owns Google, recently announced that it would begin test-driving its self-driving vehicles on Florida’s roads.  The company is doing so to further refine the ability of its vehicles, and in particular the…

New Details Emerge Regarding Uber Self-Driving Vehicle Accident in Tempe, Arizona
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New Details Emerge Regarding Uber Self-Driving Vehicle Accident in Tempe, Arizona

Disturbing new details have emerged regarding what exactly occurred in the last minutes prior to the late March crash in which a bicyclist was killed by an Uber self-driving vehicle as she crossed a road while wheeling her bicycle in Tempe, Arizona.  The Tempe police recently released evidence that shows the company’s safety driver, who…

Driverless Cars and the Future of Lawsuits Involving Accidents
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Driverless Cars and the Future of Lawsuits Involving Accidents

The future of America’s roads and, specifically, who will be driving the cars on those roads is an issue very much in a state of flux.  Numerous technology companies, including Uber, Apple, Google and even some of the mainstream automobile manufacturers are locked in a struggle to determine who will be the first to develop…