NYTIMES (Livia Albeck-Ripka) - Waymo Is Fixing All of Its Self-Driving Taxis to Avoid Floods
The company will recall its software after one of its robotaxis entered a flooded road during a heavy downpour in San Antonio last month.
NYTIMES (Stephen Castle) - A 5-Month Wait and a 50% Fail Rate: It’s Hard to Get a British Driving License
The average wait for a test in England and Scotland has hit 22 weeks, up from five weeks before the pandemic, leading to frustration and attempts to jump the line.
NYTIMES (Orlando Mayorquín) - California Police Can Start Ticketing Driverless Cars
The Department of Motor Vehicles says it could suspend or revoke permits for Waymo taxis and other driverless cars for continued violations.
NYTIMES (Ross Douthat and Sophia Alvarez Boyd) - Why Are We Still Driving?
Confronting the weirdness of a Waymo future.
AF (Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux) - CSAF, CMSAF engage with Airmen at Altus AFB
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, accompanied by their wives, Mrs. Cindy Wilsbach and Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited Altus Air Force Base April 16, to gain insight and understanding to “Mobility’s Hometown.”
AXIOS (Joann Muller) - Mobility's new Big Three: Tesla, Waymo and Uber
As the race toward autonomy unfolds, a new U.S. "Big Three" in mobility is emerging: Instead of GM, Ford and Chrysler, it's Waymo, Tesla and Uber. Why it matters: Automotive and tech giants, along with many well-funded startups, are vying for a slice of the self-driving future. The big picture: Autonomous driving technology is no longer science fiction. It's here. - Robotaxis are operating in about a dozen cities — with tests underway in many more — and driverless semi trucks are hauling loads across Arizona and Texas. - But safely deploying AV technology is only the start — the next phase of the AV race is about who can operate networks at scale. This will require building the infrastructure and large-scale operations needed to…
NPR (Joel Rose) - With more older drivers on the road, states try to balance safety and mobility
The number of older drivers on the road is climbing. Safety advocates want tougher rules for relicensing, but many drivers say they shouldn't be forced to give up their mobility because of age alone.
NYTIMES (Jack Ewing) - Uber to Buy Rivian Vehicles for Use as Driverless Taxis
The deal provides cash to Rivian and is part of Uber’s attempts to stay relevant in a driverless future.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Colorado committee passes vehicle registration reform bill
License plate transfers could get a bit easier in Colorado after a state legislative committee approved a bill that would let residents move license plates between vehicles.
AXIOS (Joann Muller) - Waymo robotaxis now available in 10 cities
Data: Waymo ; Map: Jacque Schrag/Axios Waymo is accelerating its rollout of robotaxis in the U.S., adding four new cities in Texas and Florida this week as self-driving technology begins to penetrate mainstream America. Why it matters: Armed with $16 billion in fresh capital from parent Alphabet and others, Waymo is quickly extending its lead over other players like Tesla and Amazon-owned Zoox, which are still mostly in testing mode. The newest markets are Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Orlando. - The service will start slowly, with riders invited on a rolling basis until Waymo adds more cars to its fleet and scales up necessary operations like vehicle charging, service and maintenance. - By later this year, it will be more widely…