Across the country, parents are expressing a mix of enthusiasm, contrition and uncertainty about the trendy mode of transportation.
Category: Traffic Accidents and Safety
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Alexandra Paul, Olympic Figure Skater From Canada, Is Killed in Car Crash
Ms. Paul, 31, competed in the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Her infant son survived the crash, the authorities said.
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What Driverless Waymo Taxi Rides Are Like in San Francisco
On Monday, Waymo began letting the public pay for rides in its driverless cars in San Francisco. The New York Times dispatched three reporters around the city to test the service.
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Cruise Agrees to Reduce Driverless Car Fleet in San Francisco After Crash
A driverless Cruise taxi with a passenger collided with a fire truck Thursday night, just one week after state officials allowed the service to expand.
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Driverless Car Gets Stuck in Wet Concrete in San Francisco
Though driverless cars have not been blamed for any serious injuries or crashes in the city, they have been involved in several jarring episodes.
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Alex Collins, a Former N.F.L. Running Back, Is Killed in a Motorcycle Crash
Mr. Collins, who played for the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens, collided with an S.U.V. in South Florida on Sunday, the authorities said.
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Italy’s Government Takes Aim at Taxi Shortages
The government took steps this week to increase the supply of cabs after months of shortages, but critics say the problems with the industry run deeper.
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San Francisco Officials Hesitant to Expand Driverless Car Services
Local officials are worried that state regulators are too eager about a plan by the companies Cruise and Waymo to offer round-the-clock driverless taxi services.
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Henry Ruggs Sentenced to at Least 3 Years for Crash That Killed Woman
Ruggs, who was released by the Las Vegas Raiders after the crash, had pleaded guilty to reduced charges after his legal team raised questions about how the police gathered a blood sample.
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Teen Competitive Cyclist Dies After Being Hit by Car
Magnus White, 17, who competed internationally in cyclocross racing, was killed in Boulder County, Colo., the police said.
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Is It an E-Bike, or a Motorcycle for Children?
With a throttle and no pedals, Super73’s new “electric balance bike” blurs the lines of regulation and safety. “No license, registration or insurance required,” its marketing promises.
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‘A Dangerous Combination’: Teenagers’ Accidents Expose E-Bike Risks
The e-bike industry is booming, but many vehicles are not legal for teenagers, and accidents are on the rise.