Robotaxis don't cut traffic any more than ride-hailing, study finds
Data shows Waymo's robotaxis are empty for almost half of the miles they drive. https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/06/robotaxis-dont-cut-traffic-any-more-than-ride-hailing-study-finds/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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@arstechnica We will spend a hundred trillion dollars to do literally anything but provide public transit.
@arstechnica I’ve always been curious how they might position themselves to be quickly available by territory vs known ride demand.
Apparently Medallioned Cabs can be hailed by uber and the like now
@arstechnica "ride-hailing" ain't; on arrival in toronto they were illegal taxis
@arstechnica Still think they should be called Laymos.
@arstechnica I am not going to read that article - all these promises that came with this technology... how do you call the consequences: rebound- effect, overhyped... I need a happy news filter for mastodon