Most people still don't want anything to do with robotaxis

"Poll after poll has revealed a deep and abiding skepticism toward autonomous vehicles. People don't trust the technology, don't want to ride in cars without human drivers - even when the evidence suggests the vehicle could be much safer than a human driver."

"A new poll from the Electric Vehicle Intelligence Report surveyed 2,081 US consumers, revealing that 53 percent would not ride in a robotaxi, and 26 percent are not currently considering it."

"Surprisingly, assurances about safety and reduced pricing don't really move the numbers too much. When told to assume that robotaxi technology is '100 percent safe,' 42 percent of consumers still say they would never consider using one."

Public trust in autonomous vehicles is low, with many consumers expressing reluctance to use robotaxis. A recent poll revealed that 53% of respondents would not ride in a robotaxi, and assurances of safety do little to change opinions. Even when assured that robotaxi technology is '100 percent safe,' 42% of consumers still refuse to consider using one. This persistent skepticism highlights the challenges facing the adoption of self-driving technology, despite its operational presence in several cities.

Read at The Verge