Expecting driverless taxis to respect bike lanes “too high a bar” – because customers want to be dropped off in them, autonomous vehicle firm Waymo tells cyclists
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Waymo, the autonomous driving tech firm whose so-called ‘robo-taxis’ are now roaming the streets of London, has allegedly told cycling campaigners that expecting their driverless cars to respect cycle lanes is “too high a bar” – because their customers want to be dropped off in them.But Waymo has denied making such a claim, instead pointing ... Read more
  • JoJo@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    18·
    6 days ago

    Then these things are not allowed on the road, full stop.

    If they’re not respecting traffic rules, they’re not abiding by the law, and so they’re legally not allowed.

  • psx_crab@lemmy.zipEnglish
    4·
    6 days ago

    Expecting driverless taxis to respect “No Stopping” sign “too high a bar” – because customers want to be dropped off there, autonomous vehicle firm Waymo tells police.

    Kinda same.

  • kindenough@kbin.earth
    3·
    6 days ago

    Heh. In the Netherlands, bikes on a bike lane always have priority and as a car driver you can’t drive, stop or park on a bike lane.