So-called "driverless" cars often have human operators remotely controlling the vehicles to help navigate tricky driving situations and avoid accidents. But this setup poses a number of challenges.

A surprising number of news stories recently related to the testimony by Waymo, Tesla and others before the Senate this week expressed shock at the “revelation” that Waymo cars sometimes ask for help ...

In February, Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) sent letters to seven U.S. companies working on autonomous vehicle technology with a list of questions. He especially wanted to know how often these companies’ ...

Autonomous cars and robotaxis have a mixed record. As operators like Cruise expand, it’s becoming clear that their services may not be ready for primetime. That doesn’t mean remotely operated and ...