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The Trump administration announced its first policy moves to remove what it sees as regulatory barriers facing autonomous vehicles.

Waymo is seeking California’s permission to expand its footprint in the South Bay, offering fared robotaxi rides throughout San Jose and along the peninsula.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø began testing its autonomous trucks on what is expected to be the Daimler Truck subsidiary’s first driverless freight lane between Laredo and Dallas, the parent company said.

Kodiak Robotics is positioning itself to become publicly traded by entering into a definitive business combination agreement with special purpose acquisition company Ares Acquisition.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a transportation bill allocating a two-year, $11 billion budget, including funds championed by the state trucking association, for new truck parking spaces.

Daimler Truck Holding announced that it would be integrating artificial intelligence and robotics into its military vehicle platforms, in partnership with defense tech firm ARX Robotics.

Waymo on March 25 added Washington to its pioneering robotaxi service’s expanding list of U.S. markets, although passengers will have to wait until next year to take a driverless ride.

The company has been spending more time pitching its vision for the future of its gig-economy business model as it plays catch-up in offering autonomous rides.

The permit will allow Tesla initially to carry its employees on a prearranged basis in company-owned vehicles, before later transporting members of the public.