Alphabet Inc.'s GOOG GOOGL self-driving unit said its robotaxis are never remotely driven in U.S. operations, pushing back on lawmakers' concerns about safety and overseas support staff. Lawmakers ...

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Kathy Hochul withdrew her proposal for robotaxi services in areas outside New York City after it drew pushback from transit workers and rideshare drivers.

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo has raised another $16 billion to help fuel its ambition for its fleet of self-driving cars to provide ...

New York Governor Hochul withdraws robotaxi proposal after taxi driver opposition, blocking Waymo's upstate expansion and setting precedent for labor resistance.

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