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Robotaxi tech improves but can they make money?
Do you want to ride a driverless tobotaxi in a busy city like New York or San Francisco where there are numbers of pedestrians constantly crossing the street and cyclists riding along or passing cars? It is such a pressing traffic environment even for experienced local drivers. But some companies have been putting an enormous amount of money and resources to bring autonomous robotaxies on the road even though some of them have already closed their doors. Why do we need robotaxies when autonomous driving features still haven’t been commercially marketed yet? Will they be so economically advantageous than human-driven cars? Even if there is no driver in the car, it still needs to be cleaned, maintained, and troubleshot by humans. And even though robotaxies can be on the road as long as the batteries last, such human support is still needed. And what are the advantages for the passengers besides privacy? Will robotaxies be cheaper than conventional taxis, ride-hailing, or ride-share services like Uber?
Enjoy reading the article and learning about the economic potential for autonomous taxis.
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-64742934
Robotaxi tech improves but can they make money?
Do you want to ride a driverless tobotaxi in a busy city like New York or San Francisco where there are numbers of pedestrians constantly crossing the street and cyclists riding along or passing cars? It is such a pressing traffic environment even for experienced local drivers. But some companies have been putting an enormous amount of money and resources to bring autonomous robotaxies on the road even though some of them have already closed their doors. Why do we need robotaxies when autonomous driving features still haven’t been commercially marketed yet? Will they be so economically advantageous than human-driven cars? Even if there is no driver in the car, it still needs to be cleaned, maintained, and troubleshot by humans. And even though robotaxies can be on the road as long as the batteries last, such human support is still needed. And what are the advantages for the passengers besides privacy? Will robotaxies be cheaper than conventional taxis, ride-hailing, or ride-share services like Uber?
Enjoy reading the article and learning about the economic potential for autonomous taxis.
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-64742934
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