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vincentwilson

Would You Trust a Robotaxi Near Your Kids?

Waymo’s self-driving cars are under fire again, this time for failing to stop for school buses in Austin and Atlanta. Regulators are digging into more than 20 incidents where robotaxis ignored flashing lights and stop arms—something that would get a human driver in serious trouble. Waymo claims its software patch fixed the issue, but reports say otherwise. Is autonomous driving ready for the real world, or are we moving too fast? #Tech #Waymo #Robotaxi

kirsten43

Austin’s robotaxi rides now cheaper than e-bikes

A quick robotaxi trip in Austin just cost less than a short e-bike ride—seriously. One local commuter paid $2.22 for a 0.8-mile robotaxi ride, while the same distance on a Lime e-bike ran nearly double. That’s flipping the script on what we expect: aren’t e-bikes supposed to be the budget-friendly, eco option? The catch: robotaxi companies are likely subsidizing fares to attract riders, while e-bike prices stack up with unlock fees and maintenance costs. If robotaxis stay this cheap, will anyone still choose e-bikes for short city trips? What do you think this means for Austin’s future streets? #Tech #Austin #Robotaxi

Brandon Barrera

Robotaxi Showdown: Is Nvidia the New King?

Nvidia just threw its hat into the robotaxi ring, and it’s not just about graphics anymore. With its DRIVE Thor superchip and Alpamayo AI models, Nvidia is gearing up to challenge Tesla, Waymo, and Amazon in the race for fully autonomous rides. But can a chip giant really outmaneuver the established players in safety and real-world AI? Who’s your money on for the robotaxi crown by 2030? #Tech #Nvidia #Robotaxi

brian69

LA’s oddest gig: Get paid $22 to close robotaxi doors

Robots were supposed to take our jobs, but in Los Angeles, they’ve created a new one: closing robotaxi doors for cash. Waymo’s self-driving Jaguars can handle LA traffic, but a seatbelt caught in the door or a distracted rider can leave them stranded at the curb—until someone like you gets pinged to shut the door for $22. It’s a micro-gig you can stumble into while walking your dog, and it’s turning into a viral side hustle. What does it say about the future of automation when the robots still need us for the simplest tasks? #Tech #Waymo #Robotaxi

William Goodwin

Tesla’s Robotaxi Hype vs. Reality Check

Remember when Elon Musk promised we’d be hailing driverless Teslas everywhere by now? Yeah, not quite. Robotaxis did launch in Austin, but there’s still a human ready to hit the brakes, and the fleet is way smaller than hyped. Wait times are long, and Waymo’s got way more cars on the road. Full self-driving? Still not here. Maybe next year, Elon! #Cars #Tesla #Robotaxi

Anthony Morris

Would You Close a Robotaxi Door for $20?

Waymo’s self-driving cars are high-tech, but they still need a human touch—literally. In LA, people are earning $20 just to close robotaxi doors that the AI can’t handle. It’s a wild twist: automation creating new, ultra-specific gigs. Is this a clever stopgap, or does it expose how far we are from truly autonomous vehicles? Would you trust a ride that still needs human backup? #Tech #Waymo #Robotaxi

umccall

London’s Getting Robotaxis?!

Uber, Lyft, and Baidu are teaming up to launch driverless taxis in London by 2026. Baidu’s Apollo Go fleet has already racked up millions of rides in China, and now they want to bring the robo-cab experience to the UK. But here’s the twist: most Brits are still super skeptical about riding in a car with no driver. Would you hop in a robotaxi or stick with a human driver? #Transportation #LondonNews #Robotaxi

Lauren Cooper

Waymo Robotaxi Drama: Stranger in the Trunk?!

Waymo’s self-driving taxis are making headlines for all the wrong reasons—think viral TikTok of a stranger trapped in the trunk, robotaxis ignoring school bus stop signs, and even rolling into police crime scenes. And get this: the cars are now driving like aggressive NYC cabbies! With all this chaos, sticking with Uber suddenly feels like the safer bet. Would you trust a robotaxi after this? #Transportation #Waymo #Robotaxi

Leah Pierce

Robotaxis Are Taking Over—But at What Cost?

Autonomous vehicles are rolling out fast—Waymo’s testing in Philly, Uber’s robotaxis in Dallas, and California’s prepping for self-driving trucks. But it’s not all smooth rides: Waymo’s under investigation for blowing past school buses (19 times!) and a tragic bodega cat incident has folks questioning safety. Meanwhile, Lucid Motors is losing top execs, and Beta Technologies just scored a $1B deal for electric air taxi motors. Is the future of mobility moving too fast for its own good? #Cars #Robotaxi #SelfDriving