driverless vehicles
Coverage of driverless vehicles in the Nexus archive.
- Robotaxi companies warned after impeding first responders
Robotaxi companies have been warned after their driverless vehicles impeded first responders at emergency scenes. Authorities cited a growing number of incidents where these vehicles delayed or blocked emergency personnel.
- Robotaxi companies warned after impeding first responders
Robotaxi companies have been warned after driverless vehicles delayed or blocked first responders at emergency scenes. The incidents have raised concerns about the impact of autonomous vehicles on emergency response.
- Chinese tech hub’s shift into robotaxis leaves drivers by the wayside
Shenzhen is expanding driverless vehicles as part of a growing automation drive. This shift threatens gig economy workers, particularly drivers.
- Delivery robots are spreading across LA. Residents ‘both pity and hate them’
Delivery robots and driverless vehicles are proliferating in Los Angeles, creating mixed reactions among residents. The city's streets and walkways are increasingly populated with autonomous robots delivering food and Waymo's driverless cars, complicating pedestrian navigation.
- Delivery robots are spreading across LA. Residents ‘both pity and hate them’
Delivery robots and driverless Waymo vehicles are increasingly common in Los Angeles, causing mixed reactions from residents who feel both pity and frustration. The city's walkways now face new obstacles as robots navigate crowded pedestrian areas.