Tesla Robotaxi service launches in San Antonio as experts examine safety and future innovation of autonomous vehicles
Reported by kens5.com
Lane: Leading off tonight, Tesla Robotaxi service launches in San Antonio as experts examine safety and future innovation of autonomous vehicles.
Lane: Kens5 reports this launch is being watched closely, with coverage also from KSAT, San Antonio Express-News, Axios, TechCrunch, Electrek and the SelfDrivingCars subreddit.
Otto: I wonder if the experts will be riding in them to get the full picture.
Lane: I'm Lane.
Otto: And I'm Otto.
Waymo robotaxis kept illegally passing school buses after software fix, feds say
Reported by r/SelfDrivingCars
Otto: Our next story: Waymo robotaxis were found to have continued illegally passing school buses after a software update, according to federal safety regulators.
Otto: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into why the behavior persisted, citing that the majority of the reported incidents occurred after the software update was deployed.
Otto: The SelfDrivingCars subreddit notes the update, completed on November 17, 2025, was intended to fix the issue, though Waymo claims no citations have occurred since March 2026.
Lane: That is a serious concern for parents and school zones.
Tesla’s FSD Delay: Q2 2027, Robotaxi Zones Only [2026]
Reported by shattered.io
Lane: Up next — Tesla’s FSD delay is scheduled for Q2 2027, with the update available only in robotaxi zones, according to shattered.io.
Otto: So, a very specific and much later timeline for most drivers.
Lane: It seems we are waiting a bit longer than originally planned.
Volkswagen building AI data platform to accelerate autonomous vehicle development
Reported by Robotics & Automation News
Otto: Now, to... Volkswagen is building an AI data platform to accelerate autonomous vehicle development, according to Robotics & Automation News.
Otto: The platform will enable the company to collect and analyze large amounts of data to improve self-driving capabilities.
Lane: More data usually means more eyes on the road, even if they are digital.
Unions Raise Job Loss Issue in Fight to Limit Waymo in DC (1)
Reported by Bloomberg Law News
Lane: This just in: Unions have raised concerns about job losses in the fight to limit Waymo's presence in Washington, D.C., according to Bloomberg Law News.
Otto: The human element in this transition is always the most complicated part.
Uber Wants Thousands Of Robotaxis By 2027. Waymo Is Already There
Reported by InsideEVs
Otto: Up next — Uber wants thousands of robotaxis by 2027, but Waymo is already ahead with its own fleet, reports InsideEVs.
Lane: It is a massive race to scale the fleet.
Premium Comment Driverless trucking’s carriers start to sign – next test: which signatures bind
Reported by The Loadstar
Lane: This just in: Premium Comment reports that driverless trucking’s carriers start to sign, and the next test is which signatures bind. That's from The Loadstar.
Otto: The legal paperwork is just as vital as the software.
Lane: We will see if those contracts hold up.
Sign-off
Lane: See you tomorrow.
Otto: Goodnight.