Latest News Updates From Michael Liedtke

Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Waymo to Bring Its Driverless Taxis to Washington in 2026

Waymo on March 25 added Washington to its pioneering robotaxi service’s expanding list of U.S. markets, although passengers will have to wait until next year to take a driverless ride.

March 25, 2025
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Uber Teams With Waymo on Robotaxi Rides in Austin, Texas

Uber will shift into a new gear in Austin, Texas, on March 4 when its ride-hailing service will begin dispatching self-driving cars to pick up passengers.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Flying Taxis Are on the Horizon

Joby Aviation and other ambitious companies collectively have raised billions of dollars to turn air taxis into reality.

January 8, 2025
Business, Technology, Autonomous

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 mirror.

December 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Waymo’s Robotaxis Are Now Open to Anyone in Los Angeles

Waymo on Nov. 12 opened its robotaxi service to anyone who wants a ride around Los Angeles, marking another milestone in the evolution of self-driving car technology.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Justice Department Inquiring Into Cruise Collision Fiasco

SAN FRANCISCO — General Motors is facing a U.S. Justice Department investigation into a collision that critically injured a pedestrian and derailed its self-driving car ambitions.

January 26, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

San Francisco Approves Waymo, Cruise Operation 24/7

SAN FRANCISCO — California regulators on Aug. 10 approved an expansion that will allow robotaxi services Waymo and Cruise  to operate throughout San Francisco at all hours.

August 11, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Cruise, Waymo Face Pivotal Vote in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO — California regulators are poised to decide whether robotaxi services Cruise and Waymo can provide around-the-clock rides throughout San Francisco.

August 10, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Waymo, Uber Team Up on Robotaxis in Phoenix

Self-driving car pioneer Waymo is teaming up with ride-hailing leader Uber in the Phoenix area to transport passengers and deliver food in robotic cars.

May 23, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Waymo Expands Efforts in Phoenix, San Francisco

Self-driving car pioneer Waymo announced May 4 that its robotaxis will be able to carry passengers through most of the Phoenix area for the first time.

May 4, 2023