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Report: Waymo Surpasses The Way-Too-Low Human Driver Safety Bar
“Safer than humans” is better than nothing, but it's still an unlivable standard.
July 27, 2026
With Waymo Testing Halted, We Have A Rare Chance To Get Ahead of the ‘Driverless Revolution’
Two experts say we don't have to fear AVs, but we do have to prepare for them so we don't repeat the mistakes of the past.
April 8, 2026
Gov. Hochul Just Says ‘Way-No’ to Driverless Cabs Across NYS
The governor made the shocking choice to reverse her budget proposal that allowed companies like Waymo to expand throughout the state.
February 20, 2026
Driverless Vehicles — Who Needs Them?
That headline is not sarcastic — I mean it literally: Who will benefit from driverless cars?
January 26, 2026
Not So Fast: Advocates Aren’t Sold on Gov. Hochul’s AV Push
"There is no evidence that autonomous vehicles help us achieve our goals to make our state or city’s streets more people-centered," one group said.
January 14, 2026
Friday Video: Are Driverless Big Rigs a Good Idea?
What will automated trucks really mean for America?
May 30, 2025
Autonomous Car Company Waymo Begins Mapping Our City
They're here. They're queer. Get used to them.
November 3, 2021
Self-Driving Car Industry, Promising Safety, Pushes Back on DOT Plan to Regulate Testing
The proposed rules would make NYC "inhospitable" to life-saving autonomous vehicle technology, reps for tech giants said at a hearing on Wednesday.
September 1, 2021
Monday’s Headlines: Mourning in East New York Edition
A neighborhood grieves the lost of two children two days apart. Plus the rest of the day's news.
March 2, 2020
