Latest International Taxi & Private Hire News
Pony.ai Expands to Luxembourg with Level 4 Robotaxi Trials
Pony.ai launches autonomous vehicle testing in Luxembourg, marking a significant step in Europe’s push towards robotaxi solutions with local partnerships.
Published: 4/3/2025
Dubai's Self-Driving Future: Uber Teams Up with WeRide for AVs
Uber teams up with WeRide to roll out autonomous vehicles in Dubai, advancing the city’s goal of 25% self-driving trips by 2030.
Published: 4/3/2025
Ride-Hailing Giant Grab Launches GrabCab in Singapore
Grab’s launch of GrabCab with a 10-year licence is reshaping Singapore’s taxi sector, forcing competitors to adapt as driver recruitment and technology become key factors.
Published: 4/3/2025
Driverless Taxis Hit Dubai: WeRide’s Bold Expansion
WeRide partners with Dubai’s RTA and Uber to introduce driverless taxis, aiming to revolutionize urban transport and position Dubai as a leader in autonomous mobility.
Published: 4/2/2025
Abu Dhabi Launches First Passenger Flight in eVTOL Taxi
EHang's pilotless flying vehicle, the EH216-S, successfully carried its first passenger in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step toward future urban air mobility.
Published: 4/1/2025
Bolt Buys Viggo: What It Means for Danish Ride-Hailing
Bolt, a leading mobility company, acquires Denmark’s Viggo, marking a major expansion into regulated taxi markets while preparing for its anticipated 2026 IPO.
Published: 3/24/2025
Why Waymo Leads and Tesla Lags in the Self-Driving Race
Waymo continues to dominate the autonomous ride-hailing industry, while Tesla struggles to deliver a fully self-driving taxi service. Experts say Waymo remains far ahead.
Published: 3/22/2025
Tesla Secures Key Permit for Future Robotaxi Expansion
Tesla has taken an important step toward launching its robotaxi service by securing a permit, but more regulatory approvals are needed for full public operations.
Published: 3/20/2025
Self-Driving Taxis Hit Guangzhou: ComfortDelGro’s Big Leap
ComfortDelGro partners with Pony.ai for a two-year autonomous taxi pilot in Guangzhou, aiming to refine self-driving technology and expand into global markets.
Published: 3/17/2025
Waymo Robotaxis Fined Over $65K for Parking Violations
Waymo’s driverless taxis in San Francisco received 589 parking tickets in 2024, raising concerns over self-driving vehicles' ability to follow traffic rules.
Published: 3/14/2025
Lotus Takes on Robotaxi Market with Cutting-Edge AI Tech
Lotus Robotics is expanding its autonomous driving technology worldwide, partnering with industry leaders to introduce self-driving taxi systems beyond China.
Published: 3/14/2025
Autonomous Taxis Arrive: WeRide Launches Robotaxi in Beijing
WeRide secures approval to operate autonomous taxis in Beijing, expanding its footprint in urban transportation and strengthening its position in the self-driving vehicle market.
Published: 3/13/2025
Uber Cancels $250M Foodpanda Taiwan Deal After Regulatory Block
Uber ends its plan to acquire Foodpanda Taiwan after regulators rejected the deal, leading to a $250M termination fee and industry uncertainty.
Published: 3/12/2025
Autonomous Taxis Take Over: Waymo Expands in California
Waymo strengthens its position as the top autonomous ride-hailing service, expanding across Silicon Valley with plans for national growth, including partnerships and airport operations.
Published: 3/12/2025
China’s First Robotaxi Fleet Rolls Out – A Game Changer?
Lotus Robotics and CaoCao Mobility introduce an advanced self-driving taxi platform, aiming to revolutionize urban ride-hailing with AI-driven, fully autonomous vehicles.
Published: 3/10/2025
