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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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Also HUGE advantage: robotaxis don’t require sprawling parking lots in high density residential or commercial areas

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