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Uber offers early access to Waymo rides in Atlanta

Uber has announced the early access to fully autonomous Waymo rides in Atlanta for select users who joined the interest list, ahead of a full rollout later this summer.


Mobility advocates oppose Mayor Lurie's decision on autonomous vehicles on Market Street

Kid Safe SF, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, San Francisco Transit Riders, and Walk San Francisco have expressed strong opposition to Mayor Daniel Lurie's recent decision to allow autonomous vehicles, specifically Waymos, on Market Street.


NFB president on Uber’s new feature: It 'implements meaningful solutions that uphold the rights and dignity of all blind people'

Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), said that Uber's voluntary self-identification feature will assist in identifying drivers who deny service to blind riders with guide dogs.