Taxi Drivers Call on Gov. Hochul to Stop Waymo's Driverless Cars in NYC

Taxi drivers call on Gov. Hochul to stop Waymo's driverless cars in NYC

The cab drivers say the autonomous cars will be a job killer and at the very least, safety testing should be done elsewhere.

Waymo’s robotaxis hit NYC in test run — but locals, ex-mayor say hit the brakes: ‘Really bad idea’

Driverless rideshare service Waymo has officially launched its inaugural fleet of robotaxis in the Big Apple for autonomous driver testing this week — and is already evaluating its ability to navigate city-specific obstacles like jaywalkers, taxis, cyclists, carriage horses, construction and more.

‘Dangerous’: Driverless cars spark outrage among NYC rideshare workers

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- While driverless vehicles may sound intriguing to some, the notion is sparking outrage among ride-share drivers and app workers. The Justice for App Workers coalition and the Independent Drivers Guild are speaking out after Mayor Eric Adams approved the testing of Waymo driverless vehicles on New York City streets. How Waymo is using music videos to steer into pop culture Waymo is set to test vehicles in Manhattan with an ope…

Self driving taxis may be coming to NYC, as Waymo wins first AV testing permit

Robotaxis are braving the notoriously hectic New York City streets, as Waymo wins coveted approval to test its autonomous vehicles. The self-driving ride-share company has been granted the first pilot permit by the city of New York. This permits the company to train its camera, LIDAR, and RADAR systems on the busy NYC grid. Other autonomous vehicle companies, including competitor Tesla, have made aggressive pushes into the metropolitan area in a…