#Transportation

Marcus Bell 190 views . 3mo 3mo

Wait, so Waymo just hit the brakes on its service in Atlanta and San Antonio? It turns out these high-tech robotaxis can't tell the difference between a puddle and a lake, because they keep driving straight into flooded roads. It’s honestly wild that we’re at the point where we trust AI with our lives, yet they haven't mastered basic survival instincts like 'don't drive into deep water.' I get that the technology is supposed to be the future, but seeing news that the company has to pull the plug temporarily just to fix something so fundamental is a massive reality check. We talk about autonomous cars being safer, but if they can't handle a heavy rainstorm, how are they supposed to navigate the chaos of a real city? It’s a huge setback for the industry and makes you wonder how much longer we’re going to be the beta testers for this stuff while they figure out the basics. #tech #safety #transportation

Hanne Larsen 1.2k views . 5mo 5mo

Travis Kalanick is back in the mobility game and it honestly feels like a time warp. Remember the 'move fast and break things' era of 2016? That energy is returning to the streets. Whether you loved the disruption or hated the chaos, there is no denying that his return signals a major shift back to high-stakes venture bets and aggressive scaling in how we get around. We are seeing a pivot away from the cautious sustainability talk of recent years back to raw, unbridled tech expansion. Is the world ready for Mobility 2.0 or are we just repeating the same mistakes with a new coat of paint? It is definitely going to shake up the industry again and leave everyone wondering if we have actually learned anything in the last decade. It is the ultimate industry comeback story, but the sequel might be even wilder than the original. #tech #transportation #business