Virgin could help air taxi industry take off
Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic group has partnered with California-based Joby Aviation to launch a UK air taxi service.
‘Has the car been hacked or is this a prank?’ asks trapped robotaxi passenger
As the drama unfolded, the tech entrepreneur began posting on his LinkedIn account. He said: “I get in, buckle up (safety first) and the saga begins.”
Breakdown warning screens could be lifesavers for taxi drivers
Richard designed the Be-Seen-Screen to help make a broken-down vehicle stand out up to 500 metres away.
Motorists are worried about self-driving lorries on motorways
The biggest concern for Britain is self-driving trucks and lorries driving on our motorways.
EV expert predicts robotaxis will bolster current taxi industry
Waymo’s robotaxis have been a success in San Fransisco and are now making their way into Los Angeles.
Who are the winners if robocabs force taxi drivers off the road?
Tesla is the latest company to throw its hat into the robotaxi ring, with chief executive Elon Musk expecting its driverless cabs to be on the roads in 2027.
Honking robotaxis are driving residents mad
An autonomous taxi depot has given neighbours nightmares after its self-driving vehicles began honking their horns at each other in the middle of the night.
Taxis will be flying before EVs replace petrol and diesel cars
It might seem hard to believe, but passengers will be using flying taxis years before we all make the switch from petrol and diesel cars to EVs.
Council continues to get tough with rogue PHV drivers
Rogue PHV drivers hoped to take advantage of a licensing loophole by registering with one council and operating out of the area.
Automated taxis to have drivers after serious injury lawsuit
A robo-taxi company will be putting people back in the driving seat after one of its autonomous vehicles dragged a pedestrian along a road, resulting in horrific injuries and a multi-million-dollar lawsuit.
Taxi app to improve safety of cabs and PHVs
Keeping taxis and PHVs in good condition reduces the likelihood of damage and injury, as well as keeping vehicles on the road longer.
Automatic indicators will help make roads safer
One of the major causes of collisions is drivers carrying out manoeuvres unexpectedly and not giving other motorists a chance to avoid a bump. So, manufacturers have decided to take this out of the hands of the motorist with the creation of automatic indicators.