Waymo is facing significant resistance in a U.S. city known for its chaotic streets. See why this major urban center is wary of embracing driverless technology.

Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo is set to launch its autonomous robotaxi service in Dallas next year through a multiyear partnership with Avis Budget Group, marking an expansion beyond its existing collaborations with Uber Technologies.

Tesla wants to bring autonomous “robotaxis” to Arizona, despite safety concerns from engineers who’ve studied them extensively.

Arizona’s Family has confirmed with ADOT that Tesla initiated the request on June 26 to begin the certification process.

Bedrock Robotics, led by a veteran of Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous tech unit, is emerging from stealth with $80 million and plans to make heavy construction equipment work around-the-clock.

Officials with the autonomous vehicle operator said the new initiative aims to keep teens safe while offering independence in car-dependent areas.

Waymo and Tesla ramp up robotaxi efforts, signaling a major shift in urban mobility and the future of autonomous transportation.

Tesla has applied to be allowed to start testing its autonomous vehicles around the Valley. At the same time, Honeywell recently announced it’d tested an autonomous helicopter in Phoenix.

Today, Waymo announced its own expansion — minus the puerile humor. It’s just a bigger map with more customers for the Alphabet-owned company’s budding robotaxi business. And more pressure on Tesla to drop the dick jokes and get serious about autonomous driving.

Waymo and Tesla robotaxis go head to head in Austin. Which one will come out on top as the lead autonomous vehicle company in America?