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Waymo's autonomous robotaxis are being credited with 82% fewer injury-causing crashes than human-driven vehicles, according to the company's latest safety data. The figures are fuelling debate about whether driverless cars are now measurably safer than people behind the wheel, and how quickly robotaxi services should expand into more cities.
- 2AV companies narrow focus as autonomous vehicle strategies diverge▼TechCrunch Mobility: AV companies pick their lanes
TechCrunch's Mobility newsletter reports that autonomous vehicle companies are increasingly picking specific niches rather than pursuing broad self-driving ambitions. The piece suggests the industry is maturing, with firms concentrating on particular lanes such as trucking, robotaxis or delivery instead of competing across the whole sector. It reflects a broader shift toward specialization as companies seek sustainable business models in a capital-intensive market.
- 3Uber To Add Zoox Robotaxis To Its Ride-Hailing Fleet●Uber To Add Zoox Robotaxis To Its Ride-Hailing Fleet: Retail Says The Deal 'Makes The Most Sense For Amazon'
Uber is set to add Zoox robotaxis to its ride-hailing fleet, according to a report picked up by retail traders. Retail investors reacted by saying the deal 'makes the most sense for Amazon', which owns Zoox, framing it as a way for the company to monetize its autonomous vehicles without building its own consumer ride-hailing service.