Job Change x Trend News] Ahead of the Robotaxi Situation! Summary of overseas self-driving cabs

Here you will find trending news topics in the automotive and mobility markets around the world.

We carefully select interesting news in the automotive industry, both domestic and international, and translate and summarize the contents for your reference. We hope you will find it useful in catching up with the latest news in the industry.

U.S.-based Waymo to expand its self-driving car-delivery service to the West Coast.

Aug 7, 2024 by Reuters

Google-owned self-driving car division Waymo announced that it will expand the coverage area for its Waymo One car-delivery service in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Alphabet plans to invest $5 billion in Waymo. In San Francisco and Phoenix, the service is now available to anyone without a waiting list.

While there are concerns about investing in self-driving technology, high-tech companies have high hopes. Uber announced a six-fold increase in services provided by self-driving cars. Tesla CEO Musk is also addressing the slowdown in EV sales by focusing on AI, self-driving software, robo-taxis, and humanoid robots.

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We-Ride, a Chinese self-driving car, receives permission to test drive with passengers in the U.S. state of California.

Aug 14, 2024 By Reuters

Wenyuan Chixing (We-Ride), a Chinese self-driving startup, has received a permit from the State of California to test unmanned vehicles carrying passengers; the three-year permit allows for testing with and without a driver, but not for public service or fare charging. The company plans to operate 12 vehicles in the San Jose area.

The U.S. is planning to ban the use of Chinese-made systems in automobiles, but We Ride plans to IPO with a New York listing.

Currently, unmanned cab development is difficult due to regulations and opposition. Currently, only Waymo operates paid unmanned cabs.

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Angle: Robot Taxis Accelerate in China; Dispatch Drivers Pessimistic about Future

Aug 11, 2024 by Reuters

Self-driving cabs (robo-taxis) are becoming increasingly popular in China, causing concern among drivers of dispatch services. Baidu’s “Apollo Go” has already begun operating in Wuhan, with plans to deploy 1,000 units by the end of the year.

To achieve its economic goals, the Chinese government has allowed robo-taxis and self-driving buses to test drive in at least 19 cities, and fully automated test services have been approved in seven cities. In the U.S., on the other hand, the approval process has been suspended due to the occurrence of accidents.

Experts point out that drivers of dispatch services and cabs will face the world’s fastest threat of AI-induced unemployment. According to official Chinese statistics, there are 7 million registered drivers for the country’s car-delivery services.

Concerns about unemployment from robo-taxis are a hot topic on social media, and some drivers are worried about their future. Experts believe that the government may put the brakes on the spread of robo-taxis due to their impact on employment.

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