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Wapo journalist verifies that robotaxis fail to stop for pedestrians in marked crosswalk 7 out of 10 times. Waymo admitted that it follows "social norms" rather than laws.

The reason is likely to compete with Uber, 🤦

Wapo article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/12/30/waymo-pedestrians-robotaxi-crosswalks/

Cross-posted from: https://mastodon.uno/users/rivoluzioneurbanamobilita/statuses/113746178244368036

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[-] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 10 points 3 days ago

It's only people if the insurance premium goes up when you break 'em.

[-] SlopppyEngineer@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago

Only for hitting gold member insurance or above. And our platinum members automatically get absolute priority in traffic. Every autonomous vehicle will yield and let you through like Mozes through the red sea, so call now for that upgrade.

[-] MutilationWave@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

They literally have this in Russia. If you're rich enough you can get a blue light that goes on your car.

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