The End of an Era: Waymo and Uber Conclude Phoenix Pilot as Robotaxi Market Shifts

The landscape of urban mobility has undergone a seismic shift over the last three years, nowhere more evident than in the evolving relationship between the industry’s two titans: Waymo and…

The Future of Mobility: Regulatory Scrutiny, Robotaxi Scaling, and the Shifting EV Landscape

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your definitive source for the evolution of transportation, the integration of artificial intelligence, and the policy shifts defining how we move. As we look toward…

Waymo’s Highway Hurdle: Robotaxi Fleet Recalled Following Construction Zone Navigation Failures

In a significant setback for the burgeoning autonomous vehicle (AV) industry, Alphabet-owned Waymo has initiated its fourth safety recall since February 2024. The recall, filed with the National Highway Traffic…

The Lost & Found Frontier: How Uber is Navigating the Human Element of Robotaxi Travel

For a decade, Uber’s annual "Lost & Found Index" has served as more than just a quirky year-in-review; it is an anthropological snapshot of modern life. It chronicles the frantic,…

Waymo’s Autonomy Under Pressure: Robotaxi Service Suspensions Highlight Ongoing Struggles with Extreme Weather

Alphabet’s autonomous driving subsidiary, Waymo, is facing a widening crisis of confidence as its robotaxi fleet struggles to navigate the realities of inclement weather. The company has officially paused operations…

Navigating the Human-Machine Divide: Scrutiny Mounts Over Tesla’s Remote-Operated Robotaxi Fleet

The autonomous vehicle industry has long promised a future where human error—the leading cause of traffic accidents—is relegated to the history books. However, recent revelations concerning Tesla’s robotaxi program suggest…