As Tesla robotaxi plans accelerate amid declining vehicle sales, Elon Musk's latest autonomous driving timeline has created enthusiasm and deep scepticism among investors.

Despite safety concerns, fewer crash reports and more leeway to test 'research' prototypes on pubic roads could benefit the most futuristic autonomous car companies, such as Zoox.

Tesla Inc. has expanded its testing of a ride-share app to employees in Austin, as the company pushes toward a June launch of an autonomous version of the service.

Volkswagen of America and Uber on Thursday unveiled an ambitious plan to launch a commercial robotaxi service — using autonomous electric VW ID. BUZZ

Uber is expanding its robotaxi ambitions with the help of Volkswagen. The two companies are teaming up to offer autonomous rides in ID. Buzz vehicles. They plan to deploy thousands of the vehicles in multiple US markets over the next decade.

Volkswagen and Uber announced a long-term strategic partnership to deploy thousands of electric, autonomous ID. Buzz minivans on the ride-hailing network across multiple cities, starting in Los Angeles.