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Vingroup's Green SM has launched an all-electric taxi service in Los Angeles with 500 VinFast VF 8 SUVs, marking its first North American expansion. Unlike traditional ride-hailing, Green SM employs full-time drivers and owns its fleet. This move aims to boost VinFast's US market presence while introducing a distinct service model.
Uber has significantly deepened its investment in India’s burgeoning ride-hailing ecosystem, announcing a $10 million Series B funding round into Carrum Mobility, an Indian fleet management startup. The move, disclosed
Uber and Waymo are clashing over a proposed D.C. robotaxi bill, with Uber pushing for a hybrid model that includes human drivers on ride-hailing platforms, while Waymo backs direct driverless deployment. This lobbying battle highlights fundamentally different visions for the future of autonomous transportation and could set a national precedent.
Tesla's robotaxi service expands to a small, unsupervised section of West Miami, intensifying competition in the autonomous ride-hailing market. Read our detailed analysis.
Volkswagen's MOIA America and Uber have officially begun on-road testing of self-driving ID. Buzz minibuses in Los Angeles, marking the first U.S. city in their multi-city rollout strategy. The initial fleet operates with human safety operators, targeting commercial service by late 2026 and fully driverless operations by 2027. This move leverages the specialized ID. Buzz AD equipped with a 27-sensor Mobileye platform and Uber's extensive ride-hailing network.
