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Cerence AI announced the use of Cerence Emergency Vehicle Detection technology in an autonomous bus platform during an on-road public-road trial in Japan. The technology is intended to detect the sirens of ambulances, fire engines, and police vehicles, supporting autonomous-driving system decisions in situations where visual detection may be difficult.
Uber and Wayve have begun offering rides in London using Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with the Wayve AI Driver system, with a licensed driver able to intervene when necessary. The service remains limited and does not represent fully autonomous taxi operations, and the companies have not disclosed the size of the initial fleet.
Tesla has begun collecting interest from potential buyers of Cybercab fleets and infrastructure projects associated with the Robotaxi network, but it has not yet opened the way for individual vehicle owners to earn the income the company previously linked to the FSD feature. The article suggests that the move may reflect a shift toward a model based on fleets and external partners, although fully autonomous driving has not yet been solved.