Motional is back in the headlines: Hyundai-Aptiv’s robotaxi arm revives its Uber partnership after pausing launches to redo tech. Brief bio: autonomous vehicle JV, Boston-based, also in Pittsburgh and Singapore.
Motional resumes commercial robotaxi services in Las Vegas with a focus on cost efficiency after restructuring and technological upgrades. Meanwhile, London prepares for autonomous taxis amid complex urban conditions, and safety concerns persist with incidents involving Tesla and Uber vehicles. Industry leaders emphasize AI's potential and challenges.