Autonomous vehicles could potentially cut Dallas-Fort Worth congestion
Driverless cars could ease commutes in Dallas-Fort Worth, a new study led by SMU suggests.
Jun 25, 2026
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Page 3: Research news on Autonomous mobility services
Autonomous mobility services encompass the deployment and operation of self-driving ground and air vehicles for passenger and goods transport, including robotaxis, autonomous shuttles, delivery robots, and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxis. Work in this area addresses large-scale fleet deployment, safety performance, human oversight, and integration with existing ride-hailing and public transport systems, alongside evolving legal, liability, and data-sharing frameworks that govern automated driving functions from Level 2 driver assistance to fully driverless operation.
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First global rules adopted for self-driving cars: UN
The first global regulations for fully autonomous vehicles were adopted Wednesday, a U.N. agency said, establishing uniform international safety requirements that could pave the way for larger-scale rollouts of self-driving ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after construction zone incidents
Waymo, the subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet and a U.S. robotaxi leader, has recalled nearly 4,000 of its driverless cars after several incidents in which its robotaxis entered closed-off highway construction zones.
Jun 18, 2026
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Uber and Wayve set to launch first UK robotaxis in summer
Wayve, a British startup specializing in artificial intelligence for self-driving vehicles, said Monday it was ready to launch its robotaxi service with Uber in London as early as this summer.
Jun 8, 2026
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Europe opening up to self-driving taxis
Self-driving taxis, already booming in the United States and China, are emerging in Europe, with major companies launching trials this year in several capitals and the European Union set to step on the accelerator Monday.
Jun 7, 2026
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Waymo pauses driverless car service in Atlanta and Texas ahead of potentially dangerous storms
Waymo has suspended driverless car services in Atlanta and Texas after one of its vehicles was stranded by flooding during heavy rains that will likely also hinder travel in a large swath of the U.S over the holiday weekend.
May 22, 2026
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Europe's first commercial robotaxi service rolls out in Croatia
For nearly a month, a Croatian company has been rolling out what it says is Europe's first robotaxi service on the streets of Zagreb, with AFP among the first journalists to try it on Tuesday.
May 5, 2026
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Uber adds hotel booking in push to become 'everything app'
Uber on Wednesday unveiled a new feature allowing users to book a hotel room directly from its app, the latest step in its push to become a one-stop shop for everyday needs.
Apr 29, 2026
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China's WeRide eyes 200,000 autonomous cars by 2031 with Lenovo deal
Chinese tech firms WeRide and Lenovo will expand their partnership to deploy 200,000 autonomous vehicles globally over the next five years, a WeRide statement said on Monday.
Apr 27, 2026
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Tesla begins robotaxi production, with Cybercab ramp expected to accelerate by year-end
Tesla's much-touted autonomous "robotaxi," called the Cybercab, has started production, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, the same week that the carmaker reported first-quarter profits that beat expectations.
Apr 24, 2026
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