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Will the future of transportation be robotaxis – or your own self-driving car?
GM is shutting down its robotaxi business, Tesla is creating one of its own – what does the future hold for self-driving?. Want TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Welcome back. ...The Guardian - 1d -
GM’s Cruise robotaxi business is latest growth initiative to falter
For years, General Motors CEO and Chair Mary Barra has promised a new future for the company, away from a stodgy metal-bending automaker into a tech-driven, forward-thinking company poised for growth.NBC News - 2d -
From growth to gone: GM’s Cruise robotaxi business is latest growth initiative to falter
The driverless ride-hailing service was supposed to be the shining star of GM's growth plans, leading to $50 billion in revenue by the end of this decade.CNBC - 3d -
Robotaxi start-up Pony.ai expects cheaper driverless cars on more roads in China in 2025
Newly listed group plans to quadruple fleet and predicts big cities will extend boundaries for self-driving servicesFinancial Times - 3d -
Microsoft to Incur $800 Million Charge Tied to Cruise Robotaxi
Microsoft said it will record an $800 million impairment charge tied to its minority investment in General Motors’ now-scrapped Cruise robotaxi program.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
GM to Shut Down Its Cruise Robotaxi Project
The company said it would now focus its efforts on developing fully autonomous vehicles for personal use.The New York Times - 6d -
GM shuts down robotaxi project to focus on autonomous vehicles
General Motors (GM) said Tuesday that it will no longer fund the development of robotaxis and instead focus on creating fully autonomous personal vehicles. Cruise, GM’s self-driving car ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
GM Ends Cruise Robotaxi Efforts and Steers Its Self-Driving Tech to Passenger Cars
The Detroit auto giant says it’s halting its investment in Cruise’s robotaxi project at $4.4 billion, and integrating its technology into its own vehicles’ autonomous driving features.Inc. - Dec. 11 -
GM gives up on loss-making Cruise robotaxi business
STORY: General Motors is giving up on its Cruise robotaxi business. The auto giant said Tuesday that it would end development at the loss-making unit, which had once been a top priority. GM said ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
General Motors pulls plug on robotaxi business
After the announcement, the project's co-founder posted on social media "GM are a bunch of dummies."BBC News - Dec. 11 -
General Motors Scraps Cruise Robotaxi Program
Carmaker cites competition, time and costs needed to scale the business.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10 -
GM exits robotaxi market, will bring Cruise operations in house
General Motors will no longer fund its Cruise division's robotaxi development, effectively pulling out of the market.CNBC - Dec. 10 -
GM to retreat from robotaxis and stop funding its Cruise autonomous vehicle unit
General Motors says it will retreat from the robotaxi business and stop funding its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle unitABC News - Dec. 10 -
General Motors Cuts Funding to Cruise, Nixing Its Robotaxi Plan
The automaker has sunk billions into making a self-driving car service work. Now it says it will focus on “personal” autonomous vehicles instead.Wired - Dec. 10 -
Uber will offer robotaxi rides in Abu Dhabi through partnership with WeRide
Uber said robotaxi rides will be available between Saadiyat Island and Yas Island, as well as routes to and from Zayed International Airport.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Waymo to expand to Miami, aims to launch robotaxi service there in 2026
Waymo is setting its sights on its next location: the Sunshine State.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Waymo unveils plan to bring its robotaxi service to Miami
Waymo is gearing up to bring its robotaxi service to Miami which will accelerate an expansion that’s been happening while its hobbled rivals remain in its rearview mirrorABC News - Dec. 5 -
Waymo to expand to Miami, aims to launch robotaxi service there in 2026
Waymo says it's setting its sights on the Sunshine State for its next expansion.CNBC - Dec. 5
