This chapter discusses the challenges faced by autonomous vehicle companies when dealing with vehicle stoppages and operational management. The speaker highlights the importance of quick decision-making and effective solutions when multiple vehicles are stopped at an intersection. They also mention the struggle of teleop companies in finding clients and the need for experienced management in the field of AV deployment.
The long-simmering culture war between the high tech sector and the rest of the San Francisco Bay Area erupted around the issue of AVs in recent weeks, as the CPUC voted to expand robotaxi operations in the city. The gang gathers this week to discuss the public outcry, the CPUC hearing, the subsequent crashes and other issues, and where it all fits into the AV sector's big picture.