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SleeplessinSoCal

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5. Why robotaxis?

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 08:49 PM

Jun 24

"As Tesla fans celebrate the launch of the company’s robotaxi concept in Austin, another major automaker has quietly stepped into the spotlight. Volkswagen Group has officially launched the production-ready version of its ID. Buzz AD driverless taxi. ..."

https://interestingengineering.com/photo-story/volkswagens-new-robotaxi-ready-for-roads

AI is putting many out of work. And now one reliable job for those recently let go from theirs is disappearing thanks to the techbros.

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Musk says Tesla launching robotaxis today in Austin [View all] Eugene Jun 22 OP

"Tesla planned to have front-seat riders acting as 'safety monitors.'" sop Jun 22 #1

Just what we need, self-driving cars Walleye Jun 22 #2

Self-driving cars and AI promise* big payoffs to investors, social saftey nets only preserve society. eppur_se_muova Jun 22 #3

420 Drum Jun 22 #4

Why robotaxis? SleeplessinSoCal Jun 24 #5

The robotaxi scheme is the next shiny object to keep investors from wondering where the previous object went. Eugene Jun 24 #6

Mass market consumer EV, PLEASE!! SleeplessinSoCal Jun 25 #7