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Waymo’s robotaxis hit NYC in test run — but locals, ex-mayor say hit the brakes: ‘Really bad idea’

The robots are here – kind of. The first driverless robotaxis hit the streets of the Big Apple as part of a test program with ...

Driverless taxis in NYC? Keep Waymo off the streets, say union protesters

Livery drivers with the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers rallied outside Gov. Hochul’s midtown office on Monday, ...

NYC Taxi Drivers Demand Governor Hochul Halt Waymo's Robotaxi Rollout: 'Robots Cannot Replace Human Instinct'

NYC cab drivers call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to stop Waymo Robotaxis from expanding, citing concerns about safety and job security.

Here Are the Hurdles Waymo Robotaxis Face in NYC

A full-scale launch in at least two boroughs is some time away, we suspect, as are the fleet requirements for such an ...

Atlanta Riders Are So Desperate To Try Waymo, They're Reportedly Canceling Rides With Human Drivers

Thanks to a new Uber partnership, Atlantans can get a Waymo, but can't exactly order one directly. Instead, they're canceling ...

The average Waymo robotaxi completes more trips per day than 99% of Uber drivers, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says

Waymo's self-driving cars are more productive in terms of daily trips than nearly all of Uber's drivers in Atlanta and Austin ...