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List of AI News about robotaxi

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2026-08-20
22:36
Waymo Robotaxi Wins Nevada Approval, 1000 Rollout

According to Sawyer Merritt, Nevada approved Waymo’s AVN permit, enabling a paid robotaxi launch in Las Vegas with up to 1,000 vehicles in 12 months.

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2026-08-20
22:23
Tesla Robotaxi Wins Nevada Approval, 5000 Cap

According to SawyerMerritt, Tesla won Nevada approval to launch paid robotaxis, start small, scale to 2,500 in a year, with a 5,000 statewide cap.

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2026-08-19
18:33
Waymo Ojai Robotaxi Debuts With 6th‑Gen Sensors

According to SawyerMerritt, Waymo’s Ojai launches to all riders in LA, Phoenix, and SF with 13 cameras, 6 radars, 4 LiDARs, and Gemini-powered in-car control.

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2026-08-15
03:45
Tesla Robotaxi Wins Nevada Interim Permit

According to Sawyer Merritt, Nevada okayed Tesla robotaxi ops with 10 cars now, with final NTA review pending that could unlock larger deployment.

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2026-08-14
04:00
Uber Robotaxis Expand with Pony.ai in Europe, MEA

According to CNBC... Uber and Pony.ai will deploy 2,000 robotaxis across Europe and expand to the Middle East, signaling aggressive autonomous expansion.

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2026-08-13
20:27
Tesla Robotaxi wins Nevada permit limits

According to Sawyer Merritt, Nevada okays Tesla Robotaxi with 10-car cap, 45 mph route limits, ODD geofence control, and strict reporting rules.

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2026-08-13
20:09
Tesla Robotaxi Permit Sparks Las Vegas Launch

According to Sawyer Merritt on X, Nevada approved Tesla’s Autonomous Vehicle Network permit covering Las Vegas, enabling up to 5,000 robotaxis in year one.

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2026-08-11
16:28
Tesla Cybercab demo wins DeSantis praise

According to SawyerMerritt, DeSantis highlighted Tesla Cybercab and Waymo with no wheel or pedals, calling the autonomous rides beneficial.

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2026-08-10
21:00
Kodiak Robotics deploys 100 driverless trucks

According to FoxNewsAI, Kodiak will put 100 driverless trucks on public roads, signaling scaled autonomous freight pilots and new logistics partnerships.

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2026-08-08
16:19
Tesla FSD boosts sales momentum, 2026 analysis

According to Sawyer Merritt, FSD is driving Tesla purchases as commuters switch for daily long drives, signaling rising autonomy-led demand.

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2026-08-05
15:09
Zoox Robotaxi Launches Paid Rides in Vegas

According to @CNBC, Zoox will start paid robotaxi rides in Las Vegas on Aug 10, signaling commercialization of autonomous mobility.

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2026-08-04
16:02
Waymo Expands Dallas Robotaxi Access Citywide

According to SawyerMerritt, Waymo opened fully driverless rides to all Dallas users, citing nearly 150,000 riders since February per Waymo on X.

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2026-08-03
16:13
Tesla FSD V14.3.7 Drives 40 Minutes, Zero Interventions

According to Sawyer Merritt, Tesla FSD V14.3.7 drove 40 minutes in LA without interventions, handling construction hand signals and an unexpected U turn.

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2026-08-03
14:30
Gemini Powers Humanoids, Zoox Starts Paid Rides

According to TheRundownAI, Google’s Gemini controls humanoids, Zoox begins charging riders, schools consider armed drones, and a rescue centaur robot emerges.

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2026-08-01
13:12
Waymo Robotaxis Face DC labor showdown

According to @CNBC, DC lawmakers weigh AV labor rules as Uber and Waymo split strategies, shaping robotaxi driver standards and union leverage.

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2026-07-31
15:13
Zoox Robotaxis Win NHTSA Exemption, Enable Paid Rides

According to @CNBC, NHTSA granted Zoox a two-year exemption to deploy up to 2,500 robotaxis annually, opening the door to paid autonomous rides.

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2026-07-30
14:45
Zoox Robotaxi Launches paid Las Vegas rides

According to @CNBC, Zoox will start charging for robotaxi rides in Las Vegas after clearing an NHTSA hurdle, signaling a commercial AV shift.

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2026-07-30
13:48
Zoox Robotaxis Secure NHTSA Approval

According to Sawyer Merritt, NHTSA cleared Zoox to deploy up to 2,500 steering‑wheel‑free robotaxis annually for two years under adaptive oversight.

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2026-07-27
11:27
Robotaxi Growth Boosts Rivian, Piper Sandler Analysis

According to @CNBC, Piper Sandler says robotaxi expansion could make Rivian a top beneficiary, citing platform suitability and partner appeal.

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2026-07-24
19:37
Waymo Reevaluates Uber pact amid AV lobbying

According to Sawyer Merritt, Waymo may end its Uber pact as Uber lobbies to slow AV rollout; Waymo rides in Austin and Atlanta run only on Uber.

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