While much of the public debate about self-driving cars focuses on safety, a new national study from the University of California San Diego reveals Americans' doubts about driverless cars aren't just ...

Self-driving cars often seem like something pulled straight from science fiction. The idea that a vehicle can steer, brake, and navigate traffic without human input still feels futuristic to many ...

Waymo executives see an opportunity. Teamsters see a threat. Ronza Othman just sees a chance to get a ride without being discriminated against as a blind rider. They were talking about a bill that ...

In the world of robotaxis, there's a stigma around remote driving. Are you really "driverless" if there's a person — even remotely — at the wheel? One startup is fully embracing it. Vay is a ...

Some people fear self-driving vehicles, but experts say their potential to save lives might be their biggest benefit.

SACRAMENTO, California — For years, Gov. Gavin Newsom has swatted down union-backed efforts to shield trucking jobs from automation. Now, politically powerful union leaders are pushing his would-be ...

Driverless cars promise great benefits such as fewer accidents, elimination of drunk driving, better utilization of existing highways, and letting commuters work or relax while en route. The ...

At PennSTART, the track will have some slope to it to mimic hills and pavement that can handle fires and all four seasons. A testing ground for autonomous cars, trucks and other motor vehicles is ...

The rapid advancement of autonomous driving technology is reshaping transportation systems. However, its widespread adoption hinges not only on technical ...

Days after Waymo's vehicles — with drivers, for now — started mapping the streets of Chicago for the potential launch of a self-driving test, State Rep. Kam Buckner made the case for the state ...

It has been 20 years since Stanford University’s “Stanley” won the DARPA Grand Challenge, completing an autonomous drive 132 miles long and winning a $2 million prize. But that was only navigating ...