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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTesla: Promises that are delayed. Tesla has been announcing an autonomous taxi service for years, but the reality is that it is still far from safe enough. Although it has begun limited testing\u2014for example, in Austin\u2014its system continues to exhibit errors and, for now, it doesn't compete head-to-head with Waymo or Zoox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Safety: As reliable as they say?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The perception of safety is key to success. Studies\u2014such as one involving 56.7 million miles of self-driving Waymo\u2014show a statistically significant reduction in serious accidents compared to human drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, incidents have not disappeared: from vehicle fires in Los Angeles to collisions with traffic signs, fueling public distrust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although the US and China are clearly leading the way (the latter only with very limited testing and deployment), global expansion\u2014especially in Europe\u2014will be slow. The barriers are multiple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
. Regulation: Each country has different laws. In New York, a safety driver is still required in the cab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
. Urban infrastructure: Cities with heavy traffic or adverse conditions (snow, rain) require technical and logistical adaptations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
. Citizen perception: Even if the data is favorable, the public will remain cautious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
. Economic sustainability: Many years without real profit can exhaust weaker competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A vibrant future or a mirage of hype?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The analogy with the popularization of mobile phones is recurrent in the media: the phone changed our world. However, while autonomous driving promises similar transformations, it will not be as widespread or rapid. Today, almost all of humanity uses smartphones; the same will not be true for robot cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even in the US and China\u2014clear leaders in the sector\u2014many steps remain to be taken: regulation, robust technology, public acceptance, and economic viability. It will take a long time, and only the big players (Waymo, Amazon\/Zoox, perhaps Tesla) can endure a long road without profits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion: Realism with hope:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
. Waymo dominates the sector, with a clear lead in weekly rides, pilots in cities, and testing in Manhattan, with a vision for moderate expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
. Zoox is betting big, with a factory of 10,000 units and deployment in Las Vegas, albeit with technical setbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
. Tesla still continues to show promise (and it's been a few years), but has yet to launch a reliable and safe service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The legal, human, economic, and social challenges are enormous. It won't be a bed of roses for anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I admit that this field fascinates me. It has the potential to change the way we move, but there's undoubtedly a long and uncertain road ahead. I'm wary of visions of short-term mass adoption, although I admire the determination and investment of these companies. I only hope that, as they move forward, they do so with confidence, realism, and a long-term vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time and the users (us) will tell who truly endures and succeeds. And I hope to be here to tell the tale!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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