As Waymo deploys more driverless cars to 15 U.S. cities and counting, its vehicles keep encountering new and unexpected situations that they have no script to handle.
Category: Traffic Accidents and Safety
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Waymo Is Growing Faster Than Ever. So Are Its ‘Edge Cases.’
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Man’s Claim That Brakes Failed on Jaguar Was Scam to Avoid Car Payments, Court Rules
The New York Times – Business:Nathan Owen called the police, saying he was trapped in a runaway car. A judge determined it was a lie and sentenced him to more than four years in prison.
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After Deadly E-Bike Crashes, N.Y. Lawmakers Consider Crackdown
The New York Times – On the Runway:The City Council on Tuesday is expected to present 17 proposals to make electric bikes and scooters safer for riders and pedestrians.
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What to Know About Legal and Illegal E-Bikes in New York
The New York Times – On the Runway:After a series of fatal crashes, often involving illegal devices, officials in New York City are weighing new rules for electric vehicles.
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Tesla Crash That Killed a Texas Woman Will be Investigated by Federal Regulators
The New York Times – Business:The car’s driver-assistance system was in use when the crash killed a woman on Friday, the police said.
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Tesla Driver Using Autopilot Crashes Into Home in Texas and Kills a Woman, Officials Say
The New York Times – Business:The driver told investigators he was using the vehicle’s automated-driver system when the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a house in Harris County, Texas.
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Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads
The New York Times – Business:The temporary shutdowns came after videos emerged showing two Waymo cars stopped on swamped streets in Atlanta on Wednesday.
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Amazon E-Bikes Take Root in Manhattan and Brooklyn
The New York Times – Business:Small companies that handle the final delivery are relying on them to skirt New York City traffic. Amazon plans to try the bikes elsewhere, too.
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Tractor-Trailer and Light Post Damaged as Plane Lands at Newark Airport
The New York Times – Business:The tractor-trailer was on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday when it was damaged, the authorities said. Its driver had minor injuries and no one aboard the plane was hurt.
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Flights Grounded at LaGuardia Airport as New York Fire Department Responds to Incident
The New York Times – Business:A ground stop was in effect early Monday as the Fire Department said it was responding to a runway incident. A New York Times journalist saw an Air Canada plane on the runway with a sheared-off nose.
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Flights Are Halted at LaGuardia as New York Fire Department Responds to Incident
The New York Times – Business:A ground stop was in effect early Monday as the Fire Department said it was responding to a runway incident. A New York Times journalist saw an Air Canada plane on the runway with a sheared-off nose.
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Waymo Co-CEO Tries to Make a Case for the Safety of Driverless Cars
The New York Times – Business:Waymo’s co-chief executive, Tekedra Mawakana, knows she needs to earn the public’s trust. It won’t be easy.