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Taxis

Tesla begins offering rides in a car without a steering wheel

Tesla said in addition to two passengers, the Cybercab would have room for “luggage, golf clubs, scooters and more”.
Tesla said in addition to two passengers, the Cybercab would have room for “luggage, golf clubs, scooters and more”.

Uber, Wayve launch London’s first robotaxi service

The rollout makes Wayve the first company to launch a robotaxi service to the public in London.
The rollout makes Wayve the first company to launch a robotaxi service to the public in London.

When self-driving vehicles become the norm, what will professional drivers do? 

Free trials of autonomous vehicles are under way in Punggol. Familiarity with the new technology will breed trust, says the writer.
Free trials of autonomous vehicles are under way in Punggol. Familiarity with the new technology will breed trust, says the writer.

Seoul to triple late-night autonomous taxis in Gangnam

The taxis can be hailed through the Kakao T app within the designated operating area in Gangnam. 
The taxis can be hailed through the Kakao T app within the designated operating area in Gangnam. 

CEO Insights

Not just blue and yellow taxis: ComfortDelGro boss reshapes fleet to drive profit turnaround

ComfortDelGro group chief executive Cheng Siak Kian said the firm is accelerating the diversification of its offerings beyond taxis.
ComfortDelGro group chief executive Cheng Siak Kian said the firm is accelerating the diversification of its offerings beyond taxis.

China resumes issuing robotaxi licences after long freeze

The move paves the way for burgeoning robotaxi companies to put the episode behind them and get back on their growth trajectories.
The move paves the way for burgeoning robotaxi companies to put the episode behind them and get back on their growth trajectories.

ComfortDelGro, Grab, Gojek, Tada to retain additional driver fee for rides till Sept 30

The fee, which helps drivers cope with rising fuel costs, is passed on fully to them and is exempt from platform commissions.
The fee, which helps drivers cope with rising fuel costs, is passed on fully to them and is exempt from platform commissions.

73-year-old taxi driver who lost consciousness while ferrying passengers on ECP dies

The taxi driver was ferrying two passengers when he passed out.
The taxi driver was ferrying two passengers when he passed out.

Forum: Upskilling drivers brings benefits beyond career opportunities

Cabbies, private-hire drivers welcome support package, but salaries, job flexibility are key concerns

The package is aimed at helping drivers adapt to an evolving transport landscape.
The package is aimed at helping drivers adapt to an evolving transport landscape.

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