Now anyone in LA can take Waymo robotaxi rides 24/7
Autonomous car specialist Waymo has said it's expanding its robotaxi service in Los Angeles, less than a year after launching there......»»
Helping Your Dog Deal With Car Ride Anxiety
While most dogs love car rides, some experience anxiety and motion sickness from automobile trips around town. Here are some tips for easing your furry friend’s stress so you both can enjoy fun, relaxing car rides. Find the Perfect Ride for Your Pu.....»»
Lyft, like Uber, plans to add a fuel surcharge
Lyft on Monday said it plans to add a small fee on rides to help drivers deal with rising gas prices across the country, days after Uber laid out its plans to do the same......»»
Uber adds new fees to help drivers with high gas prices
Ride-sharing behemoth Uber will institute new surcharges on Uber rides and Uber Eats deliveries to offset the high costs of gas for its drivers, the company announced Friday. The addition of new fees is intended to address the financial pinch many dr.....»»
Introducing Model 711. Built by fans. Inspired by Rocket League. And… taquitos.
7-Eleven is known for its wide array of food, products, and the legendary Slurpee, but what you may not know it has also recently become a home for car enthusiasts around the world to gather and show off their custom and tricked-out rides. In celebra.....»»
California Issues Permits To Cruise, Waymo For Autonomous Vehicle Service
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Monday issued permits to self-driving units of General Motors and Alphabet to allow for passenger service in autonomous vehicles with safety drivers present. Reuters reports: CPUC said the GM unit.....»»
Waymo will soon start asking riders in San Francisco to pay for trips
A permit from the California Public Utilities Commission was the final step. Enlarge / One of Waymo's Jaguar I-Paces on the streets of San Francisco. (credit: Waymo) Waymo rides in San Francisco will start costing money soon,.....»»
Waymo To Keep Robotaxi Safety Details Secret, Court Rules
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Waymo, the autonomous driving arm of Alphabet, was granted a win on Tuesday when a California court ruled it could keep certain details regarding its AV technology secret. The company filed a lawsu.....»»
GM"s robotaxis are only coming out after dark
Cruise, the self-driving subsidiary of General Motors, started offering robotaxi rides this week in San Francisco. Anyone can sign up for the chance to be selected to get a ride in a self-driving car, provided they don't mind staying up late. Cruise'.....»»
GM’s Cruise brings self-driving car rides to the public in San Francisco
Cruise, the autonomous car company acquired by General Motors in 2016, has announced the launch of driverless car rides in San Francisco. The rides are offered to the public for free at this time, giving more people the opportunity to experience self.....»»
Cruise opens driverless taxi service to SF riders — but with limitations
It's a big day for Cruise, the General Motors-backed autonomous vehicle company: Its driverless cars are open to the public in San Francisco.Though there are plenty of limitations. The first public rides in the modified Chevy Bolt EV Cruise vehicles.....»»
Cruise To Offer Free Robo-Taxi Rides In San Francisco For the Public -- Without Back-Up Drivers
Cruise, the driverless spin-off from General Motors, said on Tuesday that it's about to offer public robot-taxi rides in its San Francisco hometown soon -- "within weeks, not months." In a first for San Francisco, Cruise's public rides will be fully.....»»
Waymo Sues State DMV To Keep Robotaxi Safety Details Secret
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Los Angeles Times: Waymo, the driverless car company operating an autonomous taxi fleet in San Francisco, is suing the California Department of Motor Vehicles. The immediate issue: whether the company, own.....»»
Secure your ride when you"re not around with a new bike lock
Today's bike locks are better than ever. You no longer need to fiddle with a heavy padlock and chain or a flimsy combination lock that kitchen shears could slice through easily. We've spent some time locking our rides down and favour these phenomenal.....»»
Waymo unveils design for a robotaxi without a steering wheel
Waymo has unveiled a design for a self-driving robotaxi without a steering wheel and pedals. The autonomous-vehicle specialist announced this week that it’s partnered with Chinese automaker Geely to build a Zeekr minivan filled entirely with passen.....»»
Waymo will partner with China"s Geely to develop electric robotaxis
Waymo, the self-driving arm of Google's parent company Alphabet, and Chinese carmaker Geely have partnered to build electric, fully autonomous ride-hailing vehicles to be used across the united States......»»
E.U. Plan to Boost Gig Economy Workers Is Latest Blow to Apps
It is the latest setback for digital platforms that rely on independent contractors to deliver food and offer rides. A European Union plan to improve conditions for the growing number of gig economy workers could mean millions more of the.....»»
The best vehicles in Far Cry 6 and where to find them
Vehicles in Far Cry 6 can help you get faster, provide extra firepower, and even ignore bodies of water. Here are the best rides and where you can find them......»»
Waymo will start mapping the complex traffic patterns of New York City
Human drivers will take Waymo cars around NYC for mapping and winter experience. Enlarge / Waymos like this one will soon be scanning NYC. Waymo is headed to the Big Apple—for initial testing, anyway. Alphabet's self-drivin.....»»
Waymo Will Start Operating In NYC
Waymo will start driving its autonomous Chrysler Pacifica vans in New York City on November 4th. Engadget reports: This and a later wave of Jaguar I-Pace EVs will rely on human drivers to map streets and learn from the environment, and there aren't a.....»»
With Mesh for Teams, Microsoft plans to bring 3D workspaces to remote workers in 2022
The concept rides the recent "metaverse" hype, but it's only a precursor. Enlarge / An interface and virtual workspace for Mesh for Teams. (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft has announced its intention to create an immersive 3D pla.....»»