@CernBasher did write a thorough analysis that I recommend in your attention. I want to take a critical look at his predictions and discuss the nuanced realities of such a transformative technology.
👇🧵 https://x.com/CernBasher/status/1777709906461675595
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Basher, as an investment analyst, suggests that robotaxis might revolutionize the auto industry's business model, with Tesla positioned to gain significantly. He anchors his forecast on a detailed cost comparison.
As a transportation and urban planner, I look beyond one company or stock. The rise of robotaxis isn't just a corporate shift—it could be a paradigm shift, reshaping urban planning and our societal fabric.
History reminds us: Paradigm shifts reshape society. The early 20th Century’s move from steam to oil and internal combustion engines was revolutionary. We're on the brink of another such shift with robotaxis.
Owning a vehicle is the norm in today's paradigm, but it's a costly and rigid practice. The shift away from ownership promises to disrupt this, fundamentally changing our interaction with personal transport.
Robotaxis may reduce our need for parking, opening space for greener, more livable cities. Yet, they could increase traffic with empty rides. Let's embrace this flexibility, maybe favoring bicycles for shorter trips.
Robotaxis are more than a travel convenience; they'll redefine our destinations and ripple through finance, real estate, and travel sectors. Anticipating these widespread impacts calls for thoughtful dialogue as we step into the unknown.
Interested in the robotaxi vision? Check out @herbertong's engaging interview with Basher for an in-depth discussion on the future of transport. Well worth the watch for anyone curious about what's on the horizon. 🚗💡#AutonomousVehicles#Innovation
The impending shift to robotaxis is monumental. It's a thrilling tech advancement that holds promise and peril for our future. Starting a conversation now is crucial to harness its benefits and mitigate risks. Let's shape this future together.
Want to dive deeper into the future of robotaxis and their societal impact? I've outlined my thoughts and analyses in my latest Substack article. Join the conversation and let's navigate this exciting tech together! Read here: https://schotanus.substack.com/p/robotaxis
@schotanus I see a future for it outside of cities or city centers. Robot implicates that it needs predictable and repeatable surroundings to function in a cost effective and safe way. I believe that older, pedestrian, and cyclist heavy areas are unfit for that purpose. But highways and regional roads are perfectly suitable for that.
An embrace of the technology with a clear vision of its inabillities may lead us to more human friendly cities and less cars.
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