The chapter discusses the success and trust in Waymo compared to Cruise, and the potential divergence in the market as Waymo gains traction. It emphasizes the need for incremental steps in the AV industry and the issue of lumping all companies together. The chapter also touches on the labor movement, the challenges of fitting multiple people in a Waymo car, and the importance of addressing criticism and improving public perception.
With Cruise under NHTSA investigation and a new survey showing lower than ever public confidence in AVs, the gang discusses AV skepticism, its causes, cures, and the (not coincidental?) resurgence of the UAW, among other topics.