In a recent Business Insider interview, John Krafcik, former CEO of Waymo, emphasized Waymo’s dominance over Tesla in the robotaxi sector. He argued that despite Tesla’s aspirations, they have yet to offer fully autonomous rides, while Waymo is providing over 200,000 rides weekly. Krafcik critiqued Tesla’s Cybercab design, suggesting it does not reflect the seriousness required for safety in robotaxis. He defended the use of advanced sensors, emphasizing their cost-effectiveness and safety benefits in contrast to Tesla's approach.
Krafcik stated that Tesla has aspired to compete with Waymo for nearly ten years but still hasn’t delivered any fully autonomous rides, while Waymo is performing millions.
Krafcik criticized Tesla's Cybercab design, arguing that a serious robotaxi company wouldn't create a vehicle resembling the Cybercab when focusing on safety and accessibility.
He pointed out that the cost of robust sensors like lidar is minimal compared to the vast safety benefits that can be achieved, stressing their necessity in autonomous vehicles.
Krafcik maintains that Waymo's performance in the robotaxi sector is unparalleled, providing over 200,000 rides weekly, highlighting Tesla's lack of progress with its driver-assist technology.
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