iSeeCars – The 23 Most Dangerous Cars On The Road
iSeeCars reports that
Tesla has the highest fatal accident rate by brand, even with their allegedly safety oriented driver assist and FSD.
Robotaxi.news
Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Robotaxi.news
Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Scouring the news for interesting articles on robotaxis.
Reuters – California agency boosts reporting requirements for autonomous vehicle incidents
Reuters reports that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is finally requiring the robotaxi companies to report critical information on incidents. Instead of reporting being optional once past the test phase of an implementation, it will be mandatory to report collisions and when vehicles simply get stuck in traffic or receive tickets.
Forbes – Want To Hail An Autonomous Vehicle? Pay More To Get There Slower
Forbes reports on how using a Waymo is significantly slower and more expensive than using an Uber or Lyft. The only reason to take one is for the novelty of a Disneyland like ride.
The Verge – Is Amazon’s robotaxi company trying to sidestep federal safety laws?
The Verge reports that Zoox's claim that they have permission to operate on public roads is simply false.
Business Insider – Inside ‘Project Rodeo,’ the Tesla effort pushing the limits of self-driving technology
Business Insider reports on how Tesla is requiring test drivers to test Full [sic] Self Driving on public roads - and not take over if at all possible when mistakes occur. The result is that Tesla has been endangering the public by running red lights, speeding, and getting far too close to pedestrians and bicyclists.
SF Chronicle – Zoox to offer driverless rides in its new robotaxis, but only in this part of San Francisco
SF Chronicle reports that Zoox will soon start service in San Francisco, though in just a small portion.
