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Lane: I was just reading that the sensor calibration on that new model feels much smoother.
Otto: I'm still mostly just looking at the passenger comfort settings, Lane.
Lane: Well, you're watching Driverless Daily. I'm Lane.
Otto: And I'm Otto.
Tesla's Robotaxi service goes live in Austin. Price? $4.20 per ride.
Reported by Mashable
Lane: Leading off tonight, Tesla's Robotaxi service has gone live in Austin with a price of 4.20 dollars per ride, according to Mashable.
Lane: This news is being covered by the Austin American-Statesman, the Fort Worth Report, and the SelfDrivingCars subreddit.
Otto: That is a very specific price point for a commute.
Tesla FSD v14.3.13 gets involved in a crash and shows multiple regressions (review videos)
Reported by Tesla Oracle
Otto: Up next, Tesla FSD v14.3.13 has been reported to have been involved in a crash and is showing multiple regressions, according to Tesla Oracle.
Lane: The software certainly has some work to do.
Waymo self-driving vehicles spotted in Toronto as company tests ahead of 2028 launch
Reported by r/SelfDrivingCars
Lane: Our next story: Waymo self-driving vehicles have been spotted in Toronto as the company tests ahead of a 2028 launch, per the SelfDrivingCars subreddit.
Otto: Toronto is getting a head start on the international rollout.
Otto: This just in, Waymo is expanding to Torrance, Manhattan Beach, and other corners of L.A. County, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Lane: The map of available service areas is growing fast.
Watch Driverless Trucks Can Double Profits, Says Aurora CEO
Reported by Bloomberg.com
Lane: Now, to the logistics industry, where the Aurora CEO says driverless trucks can double profits, according to Bloomberg.
Otto: That is a massive margin for the shipping industry.
BMW is taking on Tesla’s FSD with urban driver assist starting in 2027
Reported by The Verge
Otto: Up next, BMW is taking on Tesla's FSD with urban driver assist starting in 2027, according to The Verge.
Otto: The system, launching first in Germany and following markets, allows for steering, speed adjustment, and lane changes on both highways and city streets, though drivers must keep their hands on the wheel on local roads.
Lane: It sounds like a very collaborative approach to automation.
WeRide unveils insurance partnership for autonomous vehicles
Reported by Just Auto
Lane: Our next story: WeRide has unveiled an insurance partnership for autonomous vehicles, according to Just Auto.
Otto: The legal frameworks are finally starting to catch up.
Sign-off
Otto: See you tomorrow.
Lane: Goodnight.