https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/10/23827790/waymo-cruise-cpuc-vote-robotaxi-san-francisco
Man I just read this article and this is nuts if true. I can’t imagine ever willingly stepping inside a driverless car for any reason…
https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/10/23827790/waymo-cruise-cpuc-vote-robotaxi-san-francisco
Man I just read this article and this is nuts if true. I can’t imagine ever willingly stepping inside a driverless car for any reason…
Long-term, I think self driving cars will reduce overall car purchases etc. If more people can easily access on demand cats, transit between large hubs (think train stations) and then grabbing a cheap, autonomous vehicle for the last leg of one’s journey becomes much easier.
Not everyone is lucky enough to live and work right by a major transit hub…
Also HUGE advantage: robotaxis don’t require sprawling parking lots in high density residential or commercial areas
It could, especially given that cars spend on average 95% of the time parked, but it could also massively increase the number of miles driven.
Sure, but as it also makes upgrading to electric (don’t have to convince as many people, replace fewer cars etc) this doesn’t seem as big a problem.