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Waymo taps Avis to manage robotaxi fleet in Dallas
Waymo said it plans to launch a robotaxi service next year in Dallas, the latest city to be added to the Alphabet-owned company's growing commercial footprint that already includes Los Angeles and San Francisco. This time around, Waymo is partnering with Avis Budget Group to manage its fleet of all-electric autonomous Jaguar I-Pace vehicles. Avis will handle general depot operations, including charging and maintaining the vehicles. Users will be able to hail a robotaxi through the Waymo app. Waymo has partnered with other companies before, including Uber in Austin and Atlanta and Moove in Phoenix. Avis is the first rental car company to help Waymo manage its fleet. And it's a partnership that will likely extend to other cities in the future. Waymo spokesperson Chris Bonelli said Avis will play a large in role helping the company scale its technology to new markets faster and more cost-effectively. He added that Waymo and Avis Budget Group intend to expand to more cities together over time. Close followers of Waymo may not be surprised by the Dallas launch announcement. Earlier this year, Waymo took one of its so-called 'road trips' to Dallas, where the company used its sensor-laden vehicles to map the city and conduct initial testing. Since then, Waymo has started testing its autonomous vehicles on public roads with a human safety operator behind the wheel. As it has in every other city it has launched in, Waymo will progress to fully autonomous testing once its tech has been further validated on Dallas streets. Bonelli wouldn't disclose precise launch dates or how many vehicles would be in the initial robotaxi fleet. He did say Waymo will scale the fleet with Avis to hundreds of vehicles over time. Avis Budget Group CEO Brian Choi said the partnership marks a 'pivotal milestone in its evolution, from a rental car company to a leading provider of fleet management, infrastructure and operations to the broader mobility ecosystem.' Techcrunch event Tech and VC heavyweights join the Disrupt 2025 agenda Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital — just a few of the heavy hitters joining the Disrupt 2025 agenda. They're here to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don't miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech — grab your ticket now and save up to $675 before prices rise. Tech and VC heavyweights join the Disrupt 2025 agenda Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital — just a few of the heavy hitters joining the Disrupt 2025 agenda. They're here to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don't miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech — grab your ticket now and save up to $675 before prices rise. San Francisco | REGISTER NOW Today, Waymo operates commercially in five cities: Austin, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and the San Francisco Bay Area, which extends into Silicon Valley. The company plans to launch its commercial robotaxi service next year in Washington, D.C., and Miami.
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Waymo plans to dispatch robotaxis in Dallas next year as its driverless expansion races ahead
Robotaxi pioneer Waymo has added Dallas to its expanding list of cities where people will be able to request a driverless ride beginning sometime next year in attempt to further distance itself from rivals still scrambling to catch up in the autonomous race. Dallas will become the second major Texas city where Waymo's robotaxis, following the company's move into Austin earlier this year as part of a partnership with ride-hailing leader Uber. Unlike the Austin driverless rides that must be ordered through Uber's app, Waymo will deploy its Dallas robotaxis through its own service and team up with the Avis Budget Group to manage its fleet there. Waymo hasn't set an exact date in 2026 for when its robotaxis will begin cruising through Dallas, which joins Washington D.C. and Miami as cities where the company plans to expand next year. Waymo's robotaxis have already provided more than 250,000 trips in Austin and several other major U.S. cities, including Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. As the company continues to expand into new cities, it is pulling even further ahead from the rest of the pack trying to launch driverless ride-hailing services. The aspiring rivals include Tesla, which launched a limited robotaxi service in Austin last month as a prelude to what CEO Elon Musk has repeatedly promised will be a nationwide fleet of driverless cars, even as the automaker faces legal challenges questioning the capability of its autonomous technology. Amazon is also aiming to roll out robotaxis in Las Vegas late this year as part of its Zoox self-driving division. And Uber and Lyft have been relying on a variety of partnerships to supplement their fleet of human-driven vehicles with more driverless options. While others are still trying to get their robotaxis out of the starting blocks, it has been nearly five years since Waymo's driverless ride-hailing service made its debut in Phoenix with a technology that began as a secret project within Google in 2009. Waymo spun out from Google in 2016, but the two companies remain tethered under the same corporate parent, Alphabet Inc. Waymo is still testing the possibility of bringing its robotaxis to at least two other Texas cities — Houston and San Antonio — while also exploring a potential expansion in San Diego, Boston and New York. It is also eyeing Tokyo as its first robotaxi market outside the U.S.
Yahoo
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I Asked ChatGPT What Elon Musk's ‘America Party' Means for My Taxes, Here's What it Said
As the rift between Elon Musk and Donald Trump grows, Musk's recent announcement of the potential launch of an 'America Party' has splashed across the headlines. While the Tesla billionaire's 'America Party' is in its nascent stages, it could make an impact on the future of politics. For You: See Next: The entry of a new and potentially popular third party into American politics could shake things up. While no one can predict the future, I asked ChatGPT to give me an assessment of what Musk's 'America Party' would mean for my taxes — here's what it had to say. Potential Party Platform Musk hosted a poll on X asking whether or not he should launch the America Party. After a few days, he announced the results and that he would be starting the American Party. Although the America Party has launched, it doesn't have an official platform yet. Even so, ChatGPT summarized what the party might stand for. 'Elon Musk launched the America Party in early July 2025, positioning it as a centrist, fiscally responsible and tech-forward alternative to both Republicans and Democrats,' according to ChatGPT. Check Out: Potential Tax Impacts If fiscal conservatism is the focus of the new party, it's likely to have some impact on everyone's taxes, especially if it ever gains power. ChatGPT claimed the new party tax policies might focus on the following: Fiscal conservatism and deficit-focused: 'The America Party's platform likely emphasizes deficit reduction via tax restraint, potentially favoring higher taxes on wealthy earners, reducing loopholes or phasing out regressive tax cuts,' ChatGPT said. Green energy and tech incentives: 'Expect the America Party to advocate for restoring or expanding clean-energy tax credits, R&D incentives and other supportive structures for sustainable tech,' the chatbot said. Pro-business and tech-friendly tax reforms: With a potential focus on 'tech-driven, low-regulation attitudes,' ChatGPT predicted this could translate into business tax reforms, such as lower corporate tax rates and tax incentives for startups. Potential Impacts Vary Across Households If the America Party came to power and enacted its agenda, different households would see different impacts. '[Top earners] could face marginal increases if deficit-driven reforms target high-income brackets. But they may benefit from enhanced R&D or green-business credits,' ChatGPT said. For mid-income families, the chatbot claimed they 'could see relief if payroll tax adjustments or retention of EV or green subsidies are part of the agenda.' And for low-income households, the chatbot predicted 'direct gains likely from restored rebates, tax credits and possibly expanded earned income tax credit, contingent on the America Party's social policy platform.' Likely Impacts Right Now While the party's platform might be interesting, it's worth pointing out that it's not even on the ballot nationwide right now. Although the America Party is trying to get started, it's initially set it's sights on a few congressional races, which wouldn't immediately push the country toward its agenda. 'Minimal direct impact on your taxes for the short-term — unless America Party candidates win seats in 2026 and influence future bills, ChatGPT said. The America Party is getting off the ground. While it's building out a platform, it has yet to win any elections. Until it gains real influence, it likely cannot influence tax policies or your taxes directly. Editor's note on political coverage: GOBankingRates is nonpartisan and strives to cover all aspects of the economy objectively and present balanced reports on politically focused finance stories. You can find more coverage of this topic on More From GOBankingRates 7 Things You'll Be Happy You Downsized in Retirement This article originally appeared on I Asked ChatGPT What Elon Musk's 'America Party' Means for My Taxes, Here's What it Said
