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Tesla Cybercab is barely on the road and it’s already under investigation
Tesla’s Cybercab lacks traditional safety features and is under investigation by NHTSA.
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Drivers 'shocked' as Uber exits Nigeria, Uganda with competition, costs rising
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Drivers 'shocked' as Uber exits Nigeria, Uganda with competition, costs rising
Uber has immediately ceased its ride-hailing services in Nigeria and Uganda, citing rising operating costs and intense competition as reasons for its withdrawal from these two African markets.
engadget.com
Tesla Starts Offering Cybercab Robotaxi Rides
Tesla has launched its Cybercab robotaxi service, initially available in Austin, Texas, via its app. Customers can hail autonomous rides, though Cybercab selection is not yet an option.
cnet.com
Uber and Wayve Launch London's First Public Robotaxi Service
Uber and Wayve introduce London's first public robotaxi service using the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Riders can hail a self-driving vehicle via the Uber app, with a safety operator in the driver's seat initially.
theverge.com
Uber beats Waymo in launching robotaxi service in London
Uber launches robotaxi service in London with Wayve's autonomous tech, featuring human safety drivers. Wayve uses Ford Mustang Mach-Es and Nissan Leafs.
mothership.sg
GetGo driver, 41, of fatal Geylang pasar malam crash, to be charged for driving under influence of etomidate
GetGo driver charged for fatal crash, found driving under influence of etomidate
Quake-damaged expressway in Kumamoto to take at least 2 years to repair
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Quake-damaged expressway in Kumamoto to take at least 2 years to repair
A section of the Minami-Kyushu Expressway in Kumamoto Prefecture, damaged by a magnitude-7.1 earthquake in July, will require at least two years for repairs, according to its operator, West Nippon Expressway Co.
techcrunch.com
Lachy Groom backs Indian startup aiming to keep aircraft aloft for a year
Lachy Groom, a prominent investor, backs Bengaluru startup Alteon, which aims to keep an aircraft in the sky for over a year using energy from ocean winds.
Ibom Air’s latest Airbus aircraft is second among the 10 ordered by ex-Gov Emmanuel’s administration
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Ibom Air’s latest Airbus aircraft is second among the 10 ordered by ex-Gov Emmanuel’s administration
Ibom Air, owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, has received its second Airbus A220-300 aircraft, part of a 10-plane order placed by the previous administration in 2021. The new jet, registered 5N-CDC, was formally handed over in Canada.
techcrunch.com
As electric two-wheelers gain a foothold, Belgian startup Any bets on cargo space
Belgian startup Any introduces a modular electric motorcycle, the LUV1, designed for cargo use. It can store up to 120 liters and comes with various modifiable panels for different needs.
theverge.com
Volvo’s cars will warn one another about hazards in the road
Volvo is equipping its electric vehicles with new connected safety alerts to warn drivers of hazards like animals, pedestrians, cyclists, roadwork, and accidents ahead, using data from its own fleet.
theguardian.com
London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance for firms to follow
The launch of robotaxis in London, initially planned for "later this summer" by Uber and Wayve, is now unlikely this year due to regulatory and technical hurdles.
techcrunch.com
Waymo robotaxis are headed to Munich
Waymo plans to launch a robotaxi service in Munich, Germany, after setting up an entity in the country. The company will begin by manually driving its vehicles to map the streets and then test its autonomous vehicles with human safety drivers behind the wheel.
techcrunch.com
Self-driving truck startup Gatik raises $200M following PepsiCo deal
Gatik, a self-driving truck startup, has raised $200 million in funding, led by Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies. The company has commercial deals worth $600 million in contracted revenue and plans to scale its operations with the new funding.
theverge.com
Uber lets parents check in on teen rides through driver's selfie camera
Uber is allowing parents to view live video of their teen rides through the driver's selfie camera.
straitstimes.com
NTU-built electric aircraft completes first phase of flight tests in Germany
NTU-built electric aircraft completes first phase of flight tests in Germany. Prototypes of the electric vertical take-off and landing were tested for 2½ weeks in July.
techcrunch.com
India's Airbound bags $37M to take on trucks with rocket-like drones
Airbound, an Indian startup building autonomous drones, has raised $37 million in fresh capital as it pushes to make moving goods through the air as cheap as trucking them by road.
chinanews.com.cn
China to Adjust Speed Limit for Electric Bicycles Under Revised Road Traffic Safety Law
China is planning to revise its road traffic safety law to adjust the speed limit for electric bicycles. The proposed changes include increasing the maximum speed limit for electric bicycles on non-motorized roads from 15 kilometers per hour to 20 kilometers per hour. The…
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Lagos announces three-week diversion for Oke-Afa Bridge repairs
The Lagos State Government has announced a three-week temporary closure of the Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo for rehabilitation work, starting August 28, 2026, with traffic diversions implemented in two phases.
Spanish Transport Minister Accuses Ryanair of Hiding Aircraft Shortages with Airport Fee Pressure
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Spanish Transport Minister Accuses Ryanair of Hiding Aircraft Shortages with Airport Fee Pressure
Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente has accused Ryanair of hiding aircraft shortages by pressuring governments to lower airport fees. Ryanair has reduced flights at regional airports in Spain by 3 million seats between 2025 and 2026, while increasing capacity at major…
techcrunch.com
The custom chip driving Waymo’s robotaxi ambitions
Waymo has built a custom silicon chip to handle the massive influx of raw data in its self-driving system, which delivers more than 1,000 TOPS of computing performance.
mathrubhumi.com
Palakkad to Get Two Automated Vehicle Fitness Testing Stations
Two automated vehicle fitness testing centers are being established in Palakkad district, Kerala, at Koottanad and Vaniyampara, to streamline and make transparent the vehicle inspection process using sensor-based technology.
taz.de
Bicycle Infrastructure: Pedaling City on the Neckar
Tübingen has significantly invested in cycling infrastructure, including heated bridges and bike garages, leading to a rise in cycling's share of inner-city traffic from 20% to 30% between 2008 and 2023. This success is attributed to strong political will and substantial …
theguardian.com
Heathrow expansion ‘is threat to England’s largest surviving medieval barn’
Campaigners warn that vibrations from Heathrow airport's proposed third runway could severely damage the 600-year-old New Barn at Harmondsworth, England's largest surviving medieval timber-framed barn.
techjuice.pk
Lahore Orders Crackdown on Unsafe School Transport
Lahore Traffic Police has ordered a crackdown on unsafe practices involving vehicles used to transport schoolchildren, including overloading and the use of gas cylinders.
bbc.co.uk
Taxi drivers urge council to agree 8% fare hike
Taxi drivers in North Tyneside are requesting an 8% fare increase to offset rising fuel prices and the cost of living, a proposal that has raised concerns among local councillors regarding the impact on residents.
Asturias wants to fine the concessionaire for charging the full toll on the Huerna highway despite being under construction and Transportes rejects it
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Asturias wants to fine the concessionaire for charging the full toll on the Huerna highway despite being under construction and Transportes rejects it
The Government of Asturias has opened an investigation into the concessionaire Aucalsa for charging the full toll on the Huerna highway despite being under construction. The Ministry of Transportes has rejected the investigation, arguing that the concessionaire has provid…
engadget.com
Nevada Allows Uber, Tesla And Waymo To Start Paid Robotaxi Service
Nevada has given Uber, Tesla, and Waymo permission to offer paid robotaxi rides in Clark County, including Las Vegas. The companies can deploy up to 5,000 robotaxis over the next 12 months.
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Fuel Prices Updated Today! Petrol Price Increased by Rs. 0.27, While Diesel Goes Up by Rs. 1.64.
Pakistan has announced a fresh revision in petroleum prices, with both petrol and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) becoming slightly more expensive. The price of petrol has been increased by Re. 0.27 per litre, while HSD has seen a rise of Rs. 1.64 per litre.
theverge.com
Amazon’s Drone Deliveries Are Landing in Pools and Ponds
Amazon's drone delivery service is expanding to 500 US cities, but it's also causing packages to land in pools and ponds. A recent video shows a drone dropping a package into a Texas customer's pool.