TechCrunch Mobility: The hidden human cost of robotaxis
A report reveals that test drivers for autonomous vehicle companies like Waymo and Zoox have suffered numerous injuries due to sudden braking and vehicle movements. The findings suggest that the human cost of developing self-driving technology may be underreported due to regulatory exemptions.
Why it matters
It raises questions about workplace safety standards and the transparency of companies developing autonomous vehicle technology.
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Proponents of autonomous vehicle technology have long argued that robotaxis and other self-driving vehicles will reduce crash incidents and make roads safer. And there is some evidence of that. But that doesn’t mean there hasn’t been a cost to those who are working (or have worked) for the companies developing that tech.
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