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Tesla Model Y taxi fleet from Revel set for NYC launch after regulatory mix up

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Revel, a New York City-based ridesharing company, will launch its fleet of Tesla Model Y taxis in the Big Apple in early August after a mix-up with NYC’s regulatory agency, the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). A Giant Game of Telephone: The Revel Tesla Model Y Taxi Situation Explained.

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This new style of electric tuk-tuk makes me want to drive a taxi in India

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But whatever it’s called, these three-wheeled taxis have used their half-bike, half-wagon design to shuttle folks around cities for decades. And now, a new era of rickshaws is seeing electric drives enabling interesting new designs. Got some kids you need to shuttle down the neighborhood to a friend’s house? Throw ’em in!

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Ford-Backed Argo AI Begins Driverless Taxi Operations, & Why This Is Big News

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Argo is first to go driverless in two major American cities, safely operating amongst heavy traffic, pedestrians and bicyclists in the busiest of neighborhoods,” said Bryan Salesky, Founder and CEO of Argo AI. From […].

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Cruise robotaxi caught in area of downed power lines, company responds

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More weather drama in my neighborhood. These controversies come at a pivotal point in introducing autonomous taxis within the United States, with many municipalities worried that they may endanger residents or cause issues within traffic, leading to a less safe driving experience for other drivers. What do you think of the article?

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Tesla Model Y fleet to be used in Tampa’s DASH ride-sharing program

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They could also serve as guides to passengers, as they would be trained to discuss the downtown area’s seven neighborhoods, local attractions, and points of interest. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips. Additionally, driver training is set to begin in a few weeks as well.

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New York City pushes Uber & Lyft fleets to be zero-emissions by 2030

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The fleets will be regulated through the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission, according to The Verge. Revel will be increasing the amount of fast charging stalls six-fold over the next two years in neighborhoods where drivers live and work, making owning and operating an EV a reality for the industry.” Your feedback is welcome.

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Waymo starts fully autonomous rides in LA tomorrow; Austin later this year

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Waymo has spent the last few months hosting its “Waymo Tour,” where it bounced around small parts of town to offer free rides to locals in various neighborhoods one-by-one ( we experienced it on a chaotic weekend day in Venice Beach ). In this case, Waymo’s limitation means it’s geofenced to a particular service area.

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