The Rise of Autonomous Taxis in Los Angeles

Waymo, Google's autonomous taxi company, has launched its fleet in Los Angeles, joining the crowded market of self-driving taxi services. Despite some incidents and criticisms, the autonomous taxis are gaining popularity in cities like San Francisco and now Los Angeles. The future of mass transport seems to be moving towards self-driving vehicles, with companies like Waymo, General Motors' Cruise, Amazon's Zoox, and Tesla all competing in this space.

New York City's Permitting System for Robotaxis

New York City has introduced a permitting system for companies testing robotaxis on its streets, requiring human safety drivers at all times. The city aims to regulate self-driving vehicle testing to ensure safety and proficiency in the urban environment. Only vehicles with human safety drivers will be permitted for testing on public roads.