前Waymo CEO质疑特斯拉自动驾驶网约车真实性

Core Insights - John Krafcik, former CEO of Waymo, expressed skepticism about Tesla's recently launched autonomous ride-hailing service in the San Francisco Bay Area [2] - Tesla's service, initiated in July, is currently limited to invited users and requires a human safety monitor in the driver's seat due to lack of full autonomous vehicle deployment permits in California [2] - Krafcik emphasized that the presence of a human staff member in the vehicle means Tesla has not truly launched a Robotaxi service [2] Company Developments - Tesla's ride-hailing service is expected to open to the public next month, as announced by CEO Elon Musk [2] - In Austin, Texas, due to more lenient regulations, the safety monitor is positioned in the passenger seat [2] - Krafcik stated he does not intend to personally experience Tesla's service [2] Industry Context - Waymo launched a similar early rider program in Arizona in 2017, which also included a safety driver and required passengers to sign non-disclosure agreements [3] - Since late 2020, Waymo has been providing fully autonomous paid services in Phoenix and has expanded to cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Austin, with over 1,500 Robotaxis in operation [3]