European car companies like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz face significant hurdles in launching robotaxis due to strict regulations, high costs, and cautious software oversight. In contrast, China sees rapid growth in robotaxi services, driven by government support, cheaper hardware, and greater consumer trust.
Tesla's FSD faces scrutiny over fatal crashes, NHTSA & NTSB investigations. Waymo expands robotaxi fleet with 3,156 vehicles imported to the US in 2023. Industry updates include layoffs, funding, and regulatory changes.
A Hong Kong taxi fleet terminated a driver's contract after a video showed passengers alighting mid-road in Tsuen Wan with suitcases, causing traffic disruption. The passengers had reportedly instructed the driver en route for an airport trip.
Russia will provide 50 Moskvich cars to the taxi fleet in Havana, Cuba, as part of ongoing bilateral cooperation. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko announced the transfer during the Russia-Cuba business dialogue at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
