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Why Nuro thinks being a robotaxi 'second mover' gives it an advantage

https://www.theverge.com/transportation/936126/nuro-robotaxi-dave-ferguson-interview-uber-lucid-waymo

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Why Nuro thinks being a robotaxi ‘second mover’ gives it an advantage

Nuro cofounder and co-CEO Dave Ferguson says his company may be a “second mover” in robotaxis, but it can still get ahead by learning from Waymo’s mistakes.

The Verge

NYT > U.S.14h ago

Blind Waymo Users Revel in the Joy of Riding Alone

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/waymo-robot-taxis-blind.html

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Blind Waymo Users Revel in the Joy of Riding Alone

Waymo has been an object of frustration to some in California. For visually impaired people, it can also bring a rare feeling of independence.

The New York Times

Hacker News 2d ago

Waymo expands pause to four cities as robotaxis keep driving into floods

https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/waymo-pauses-service-in-four-cities-as-robotaxis-keep-driving-into-floods/

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Waymo expands pause to four cities as robotaxis keep driving into floods | TechCrunch

Waymo's robotaxi service is now suspended in both Atlanta and San Antonio, as the company works to stop its vehicles from driving into flooded roads.

TechCrunch

NYT > Technology 2d ago

Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/us/waymo-taxi-suspended-atlanta.html

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Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads

The temporary shutdowns came after videos emerged showing two Waymo cars stopped on swamped streets in Atlanta on Wednesday.

The New York Times

NYT > U.S.2d ago

Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/us/waymo-taxi-suspended-atlanta.html

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Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads

The temporary shutdowns came after videos emerged showing two Waymo cars stopped on swamped streets in Atlanta on Wednesday.

The New York Times

The Verge 2d ago

Waymo suspends freeway driving amid safety concerns

https://www.theverge.com/transportation/936129/waymo-freeway-suspend-atlanta-san-antonio-flood-pause

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Waymo suspends freeway driving amid safety concerns

The Alphabet company said it was also pausing service in Atlanta and San Antonio over concerns about flooded roads.

The Verge

Byte-Pulse 2d ago

🚗 Waymo Hits the Brakes on Robotaxi Highway Rides After Safety Scares

Waymo has suspended highway operations in major US cities, citing robotaxi issues. The company's now focused on safety updates after its vehicles struggled with rain and construction.

https://www.byte-pulse.net/article/waymo-hits-the-brakes-on-robotaxi-highway-rides-after-safety-scares

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