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Robotaxi, page 2
Zoox opens its purpose-built robotaxi to Las Vegas riders
Zoox opened limited, free public rides in Las Vegas in 2025. Its custom cabin reached passengers before its fleet economics reached disclosure.
Tesla’s Bay Area rides still had a driver at the wheel
Tesla offered paid Bay Area rides with a safety driver. That is a service launch, but it is not driverless operation.
Uber's Lucid–Nuro robotaxi deal is a fleet commitment with conditions
Uber committed to a Lucid–Nuro robotaxi program, then expanded it. Vehicle orders, test fleets, and commercial rides are different milestones.
Uber adds May Mobility to its robotaxi supply network
Uber and May Mobility planned an Arlington launch for 2025. A later delay showed how a signed partnership can leave riders waiting.
Waymo's insurance claims make a strong safety case, with limits
Waymo and Swiss Re compared claims over 25.3 million driverless miles. Fewer claims supported a safety case, with limits beyond the study.
The Waymo–Uber deal put fleet work inside the partnership
Waymo supplied the driverless system in Austin and Atlanta; Uber supplied demand and fleet operations. The work split was the story.
Motional paused robotaxis because a working demo was not a business
Motional's 2024 pause separated technical progress from the cost of running a paid, driverless fleet.