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Posted on · The California-based subsidiary of General Motors began operating autonomous ride-hailing early last year in San Francisco before expanding to Austin and Phoenix. Human-supervised test drives in Houston will start next week.
Posted on · We talk about the latest technology in the automotive industry and what’s next for vehicles on the road.
Posted on · Other technology companies, along with Pittsburgh-based Aurora, are using Texas' two largest cities to test autonomous freight-hauling services.
Posted on · The president of the Greater Houston Trucking Association says its members worry about potential job losses and wage decreases with the advent of self-driving freight vehicles.
Posted on · Self-driving vehicles are becoming more common and in many cases, Houston is where they’re being tested.
Posted on · It’s the second location for the grocery retailer’s autonomous vehicle program.
Posted on · Transit officials want to learn if autonomous buses could help solve some of the region’s mobility issues.
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn about a new autonomous shuttle bus METRO is rolling out. We take a closer look at the international makeup of the Houston Dynamo. And our non-experts discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news.
Posted on · After a death in Arizona involving an autonomous vehicle, Houston Matters learns more about the technology, its legal ramifications, and its potential in Greater Houston.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We examine a new report on ways to prevent flooding. Then, we discuss the future of autonomous vehicles in Houston. Plus, we discuss dealing with towing companies. And we learn about the contributions of women in architecture.
Posted on · A research report says more lives will be saved by putting autonomous cars on the road sooner rather than later, even if they're not perfect. Waymo deployed some in Arizona — without backup drivers