Ars Technica
Autonomous vehicles were supposed to cut traffic—what if they don’t?
Executive Summary
Summary: Waymo’s robotaxis, despite $100 billion in investment and safety advantages, aren’t reducing traffic congestion like promised. MIT research reveals 44 percent of Waymo’s miles involve empty vehicles, matching ride-hailing services’ inefficiency. The technology shows improvement but hasn’t delivered on traffic reduction claims.
Brands mentioned: Waymo, Lyft, Uber, Jaguar
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