UK Autonomous Driving Startup Wayve Raises $1.2 Bn from NVIDIA, Uber & Microsoft
The fresh capital boosts Wayve’s valuation to $8.6 billion.
Autonomous Vehicles
Waymo Says Overseas Operators Help Guide U.S. Robotaxis, Drawing Scrutiny
Waymo Chief Safety Officer Mauricio Peña told senators that human operators can provide guidance when vehicles encounter complex driving scenarios.
Waymo Nears $16 Bn Funding Round, Valuation Seen at $110 Bn
More than three-quarters of the new capital is expected to come from Alphabet, Waymo’s parent company.
Uber to Begin Robo Taxi Service in San Francisco in 2026
Currently, Uber users in select U.S. cities can already hail Waymo’s autonomous rides through the Uber app.
Waymo Begins European Expansion, First Stop- London
The initial fleet will begin operations in the coming weeks, with human safety drivers on board.
Self-Driving Trucks Startup Einride Secures $100 Mn to Accelerate Autonomous Freight Expansion
The raise follows strong growth in 2024, with sales more than doubling and expansion into Austria and the UAE.
NVIDIA Invests in Autonomous Driving Startup Nuro
Nuro has raised a total of over $2.3 billion to date.