调研：美中两国机器人出租车用户期待更安全的自动驾驶体验

Core Insights - The article discusses the growing interest and deployment of autonomous taxi services by companies like Waymo, Tesla, WeRide, and Baidu's Apollo in major markets such as the US and China, highlighting the high costs of research and deployment that limit commercialization to a few pioneers [2][3] - Consumer sentiment towards autonomous taxis is mixed, with excitement about the technology but significant concerns regarding safety and trust in the technology's maturity [3] Market Trends - Autonomous taxis have completed millions of rides in select cities in the US and China over the past year, indicating a gradual acceptance among consumers [3] - A survey conducted by Counterpoint Research involving 2,000 consumers each from the US and China revealed that the primary attraction of autonomous taxis is the "novelty/excitement" factor, with 23% of US respondents and 21% of Chinese respondents citing this as the main reason for interest [3] Consumer Sentiment - Safety is identified as the core pain point for users who have experienced autonomous taxi rides, with 64% of US respondents expressing that the technology is not yet mature enough for large-scale deployment [3] - In China, 43% of respondents reported an increase in public transportation usage compared to the previous year, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior [3]