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Waymo Aims to Test Autonomous Vehicles With Human Drivers in New York City
Transportation // June 18, 2025

Waymo has applied for a permit to test its autonomous vehicles in New York City with a human driver behind the wheel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Waymo and Toyota Explore Partnership to Bring Self-Driving Tech to Personal Vehicles
Technology // May 01, 2025

Alphabet’s Waymo autonomous vehicle division is exploring a collaboration with Toyota to develop an autonomous vehicle platform that would bring self-driving technology to personally-owned cars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Uber CEO Says Robots Could Replace Human Drivers by 2040
Technology // April 28, 2025

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi predicted that robot drivers will replace human drivers at scale in 15 to 20 years in an autonomous future, as long as several factors fall into place in the meantime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

This Week in AI: Google Expands AI and ‘Generative Ghosts’ Are Coming
artificial intelligence // April 25, 2025

From Tesla’s CEO shifting focus amid earnings headwinds to Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and a glimpse into digital immortality, here are the top stories in AI this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Interviews & Exclusives
Gemini 2.5 and AI Overviews Mark Google’s Biggest AI Push Yet

April 24, 2025
Google’s parent Alphabet reported higher-than-expected earnings and revenue for the first quarter, with its core search business up nearly 10% and Google Cloud racking up a 28% gain in sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Hertz And Avis Eye Uber Impact, With Rough Road Ahead

August 10, 2017
Aging fleets, fickle car buyers and, of course, Uber and Lyft are all proving to be a perfect storm for rental stalwarts Hertz and Avis. But then again, if you can’t...

Connected Car Tracker: Waymo Grows Tests While Amazon Eyes Tech

April 28, 2017
Two big moves in the self-driving space this week. The first comes from Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Alphabet Tracker: Waiting For Earnings, Waymo Grows Testing

April 27, 2017
The dog days are over for Alphabet (GOOG), as shares have regained growth momentum and then some following a dip in the midst of the offensive content controversy. Now, all...

Quick Reads
Report: Moove to Raise $1.2 Billion Ahead of Expansion in US

July 02, 2025
African ride-hailing startup Moove is reportedly within weeks of finalizing an oversubscribed debt round in which it will raise $1.2 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

Waymo Aims to Test Autonomous Vehicles With Human Drivers in New York City

June 18, 2025
Waymo has applied for a permit to test its autonomous vehicles in New York City with a human driver behind the wheel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Uber and Waymo Begin Taking Sign-Ups for Atlanta Robotaxi

April 15, 2025
Uber has launched an “interest list” for riders wishing to use its Atlanta robotaxi service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Waymo Denies Plan to Use Robotaxis’ Interior Cameras to Personalize Ads

April 07, 2025
Autonomous vehicle firm Waymo denied a media report that it plans to use data from its robotaxis’ interior cameras to identify individuals or personalize ads. Get the Full Story Complete...