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Oy, Vay! German Startup Uses Remote Control for New Las Vegas Ride-Sharing Service

Oy, Vay! German Startup Uses Remote Control for New Las Vegas Ride-Sharing Service

The crash of a Cruise ride-share vehicle in San Francisco last October has raised concerns about the readiness of robocab technology. But how will buyers take to an alternative approach that has launched in Las Vegas? German startup Vay’s small car-sharing fleet doesn’t have humans onboard. Instead, it relies on remote “teledrivers.” More from Headlight.News.

GM, Honda Set to Unleash Cruise Robocabs on Tokyo

GM, Honda Set to Unleash Cruise Robocabs on Tokyo

Any foreigner who has tried to negotiate Tokyo’s narrow, windy and painfully crowded roads knows what a challenge that can be. But General Motors and Honda say they’re confident they’ve got a better way to navigate traffic, with the partners set to launch service by Cruise robotaxis in Japan’s capitol starting in 2026.