videoMusk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service in bet riders lose ‘no control’ fears and hop inside
- The rollout is part of Tesla's strategy to catch up with competitors like Waymo, which currently has more deployed self-driving cabs and completed trips.
- A recent Pew Research survey indicates that 70% of US adults are uncomfortable with driverless cars, showing a significant skepticism towards this technology.
- Tesla navigated a drop in vehicle sales and stock prices, but shares rose over 5% following the announcement of the new taxi service.
- Regulatory investigations are ongoing regarding Tesla's self-driving technology, particularly its safety in various conditions and compliance with reporting requirements.
- Musk hopes to expand full self-driving capabilities to hundreds of thousands of Tesla vehicles, allowing owners to operate their cars as taxis when not in personal use.
