robotaxi

Tesla’s supervised self-driving software gets Dutch okay, first in Europe

Other carmakers have introduced ‘hands-free’ driving technology on select highways and at limited speeds, mostly in Germany

An Apollo Go robotaxi stopped in the middle of traffic due to a system failure, according to local police, Wuhan, China, March 31, 2026.

Robot taxis stop in traffic in Wuhan, stranding travellers

China had a late start in driverless technology but has been quicker to approve widespread testing

While Rivian has not launched a robotaxi yet, it unveiled its first custom computer chip for self-driving in December.

Uber to invest US$1.3 billion in EV-maker Rivian as part of robotaxi deal

The ride-hailing company will initially invest US$300 million and fund the remaining amount until 2031

Bikes now make more than twice as many journeys as cars in Paris.

How Paris beat the car

Though chaotic, the city’s transition has become a global role model

Nissan Leaf electric vehicles will be equipped with Wayve's self-driving technology and be made available to customers via Uber in Tokyo.

Nissan, Uber, Wayve unveil robotaxi tie-up

The vehicles will operate on Uber’s platform in the initial phase, with a trained safety driver in the cars

Over the past year, Wayve has conducted driving tests in more than 500 cities across Europe, North America and Japan without city-specific fine-tuning before deployment.

Self-driving startup Wayve raises US$1.5 billion for robotaxi wars

The UK capital has emerged as a testing ground for self-driving car companies globally

Pony AI is one of several Chinese robotaxi firms that are expanding service in their domestic market and abroad in places such as Europe and the Middle East.

China’s Pony AI, Toyota start ramp-up of self-driving car model

The bZ4X EV is one of three models the company is deploying in major Chinese cities

Wall Street expects the company to deliver 1.8 million units in 2026, representing an 8.2% increase, according to Visible Alpha data.

Tesla revenue beats estimates despite weaker vehicle deliveries

The company’s vehicle business has been under strain as rivals roll out newer models, often at lower prices

Uber has since repositioned itself as a platform partner for a slew of developers of self-driving technology.

Lucid, Nuro, Uber debut robotaxi ahead of launch this year

Production of the vehicle is expected to begin later this year

Baidu is conducting trials in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Switzerland.

Uber teams up with Baidu to start robotaxi trials in UK

Global robotaxi rollouts are accelerating, with Chinese companies and Alphabet’s Waymo leading the charge