Daimler starts pilot testing of self-driving Mercedes S-class taxis

Daimler and Bosch said they would use automated Mercedes S-class sedans to offer ride-hailing in the San Carlos/Stevens Creek corridor between downtown and west San Jose.

December 02, 2019 10:55 AM

FRANKFURT -- Daimler is testing robotaxis in the U.S. despite new CEO Ola Kallenius saying that the automaker will "rightsize" its spending level on self-driving technologies.

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