Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate in Nevada

TechCrunch · Aug 20, 2026

Together, these permits would allow up to 8,000 robotaxis to be deployed over the next 12 months.

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Waymo · Aug 20, 2026

Say hi to new Ojai in-car experience

Designed from the ground up for ride-hailing, the Ojai reimagines the vehicle cabin as a flexible, premium space for riders to make their own—a true living room on wheels. As we prepare to welcome more public riders to experience the Ojai soon, we are unveiling new in-car features designed to enhance every journey: Gemini in Waymo and a redesigned user interface.

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Business Insider · Aug 17, 2026

First came self-driving cars. Now, Waymo veterans are building autonomous construction equipment.

Bedrock Robotics said its excavators equipped with its autonomous AI system are working without human operators on three sites in Texas and Nevada.

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Pony.ai · Aug 17, 2026

How Three On-Site Staff Support Every 100 Pony.ai Robotaxis

Operating a Robotaxi fleet is fundamentally different from running a fleet of human-driven taxis.

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CNBC · Aug 15, 2026

Why High Tech Cars Might Age Like Smartphones

Software defined vehicles offer advantages their analog rivals can‘t compete with.

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Fox News Clips · May 16, 2026

SEE IT: Self-driving cars OVERRUN neighborhood

Kurt ‘CyberGuy’ Knutsson discusses concerns over Waymo driverless cars after dozens crowded an Atlanta cul-de-sac.

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