Machine learning AI and large language models (similar to ChatGPT) are taking over software development at self-driving car companies

There's a lot Tesla has to do to make a robotaxi, but if they do, it might be a cheaper car to buy than a low cost EV

A serious Waymo incident turned out to be a mistake by a human remote assistance operator. How do the errors of people and robots differ, particularly to the public?

A study said TNC drivers don't make minimum wage, including their idle time but Uber and Lyft say they'll leave once the city regulated fares. Here's the math.

San Mateo tried to fight them, but they've been quickly approved, and now can try their hand at really scaling up.

San Mateo tried to fight them, but they've been quickly approved, and now can try their hand at really scaling up.

The industry is slowing down its progress. Some will win and some will lose as this happens.

Motional must rely on Hyundai for support, or find a new funder. I recount the history of self-driving projects and what this means going forward.

Cruise has released reports from independent agencies that examined its crash with a pedestrian and the alleged cover-up of dragging. Lots of details

Waymo has asked to serve large reasons in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Perhaps big enough for real experiments in car replacement, which is where robotaxis must go

I outline what sort of data should be disclosed and what methods can assure that robocars are safe and we can understand how safe they are

The biggest self-driving story of 2023 was the fall of Cruise. Here's in-depth analysis of that fall and where they might go

Vogt founded the company, sold it and returned to the helm. Here's analysis of his fall and what's ahead for Cruise

Read more at Forbes.com in Kyle Vogt Resigns As CEO Of GM s Cruise Robotaxi Unit

Cruise has listed steps they are taking during their shutdown. It's a start, but there needs to be even more

Reports said Cruise cars ask for remote help a few times an hour. It seems bad but it's not about safety, and it turns out it doesn't hurt commercial viability.

Read more at Forbes.com in Cruise Reports Lots Of Human Oversight Of Robotaxis, Is That Bad?

A robotaxi dragged a woman after she was hit by another driver. What would happen if the case went to court?

Read more at Forbes.com in An Injury Lawyer Says What GM s Cruise Robotaxi Might Face After Dragging Woman

Cruise has lost trust. They need to be much more open to ever get it back. Here's things they could do to win trust.

Read more at Forbes.com in Cruise Suspends Robotaxi Operations, What They Must Do To Fix It

It's good for Uber, but will Waymo want a relationship like this long term?

A person was hit by another car and thrown in front of the Cruise. Then it stopped and dragged her while trying to pull over. The DMV says Cruise hid that.

San Francisco wants to slow down robotaxi testing. That will slow down great benefits for the fire dept. and others, and rob from their future for minor gain today