Technology
Waymo develops a virtual human driver to improve robotaxi safety
Waymo has developed ReD, a virtual human driver model designed to improve robotaxi safety and collision avoidance.
Business
Grab expands superapp with 13 AI-driven features across mobility, travel and merchant tools
Grab launches 13 AI-powered features across its superapp, spanning consumer services, travel, and merchant tools in Southeast Asia.
Technology
First self-driving shuttle route in Punggol to open by March 2026
Singapore’s first self-driving shuttle route in Punggol will begin operating by March 2026, improving local connectivity.
Business
Grab signs partnership with Charge+ to expand EV charging network in Vietnam
Grab and Charge+ partner to expand Vietnam’s EV charging network and support the country’s shift towards green mobility.
Technology
Self-driving shuttles to begin rolling through Punggol by late 2025
Self-driving shuttles will launch in Punggol by late 2025, bringing autonomous public transport to Singapore neighbourhoods for the first time.
Business
Tesla’s plans for ‘Robotaxi’ and ‘Cybercab’ trademarks face challenges ahead of launch
Tesla’s trademark bids for ‘Robotaxi’ and ‘Cybercab’ face delays from the USPTO just weeks before its self-driving ride service launch.
Technology
Waymo and Uber to launch driverless taxi service in Atlanta this summer
Waymo and Uber will launch robotaxi rides in Atlanta this summer, inviting users to join an interest list for early access.
Technology
Lyft introduces AI-powered customer support with Claude
Lyft has partnered with Anthropic to use Claude AI for customer service, cutting response times by 87%. The move raises concerns among drivers.
Technology
Tesla prepares for driverless ride-hailing in Austin
Elon Musk announced that Tesla will launch a driverless robotaxi service in Austin this June, marking a major step towards autonomous ride-hailing.
