Robotaxis is a topic tracked in our intelligence system with 5 linked articles.
NHTSA has proposed rewriting FMVSS No. 108 to require cyan-colored marker lamps on autonomous vehicles, creating a single federal standard for how robotaxis signal that no human is driving.
inDrive, the Uber rival dominant in emerging markets, plans to begin testing Pony.ai robotaxis built on Nvidia technology in Kazakhstan's capital (Astana) in the first half of 2027, extending the autonomous ride-hailing race into Central Asia.
The Verge's Stepback newsletter examines how U.S. cities are moving to restrict robotaxis, tracing the conflict back to state preemption laws — starting with Nevada legalizing self-driving cars in 2011, years before Tesla's Autopilot, Waymo's spinout, or the first commercial robotaxi ride.
NHTSA is evaluating a defect petition alleging Tesla's roughly 1,000 robotaxis (Model Y and Cybercab) exceed posted speed limits in active school zones, while Waymo faces parallel safety probes.
US lawmakers push for federal emergency-response standards for autonomous-vehicle operators amid incidents where Waymo and others hinder responders; a bill would require emergency protocols, 24/7 hotlines, and geofencing.
Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua to step aside; invited to become chairman as the company shifts focus to robotaxis and robotics.
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