

#291: Cruise In Crisis
6 snips Oct 26, 2023
The podcast discusses the recent suspension of permits for a cruise company in California and the controversy surrounding their handling of a pedestrian collision. The speakers highlight the importance of transparency and suggest actions for AV companies in crisis situations. They explore the correlation between utilitarian logic and risks in the AV industry, discuss organizational problems and expanding fleet considerations, and emphasize the need for transparency and safety. Additionally, they introduce a job board for truck companies and startups in the transportation industry.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Suspension of Cruise Company Permits
01:47 • 11min
Addressing the Crisis: Actions for AV Companies
13:09 • 22min
The Correlation Between Utilitarian Ends Justify the Means Logic and Risks in the AV Industry
35:02 • 8min
Organizational Problem and Expanding the Fleet
43:27 • 4min
Transparency, Safety, and a Jobs Board Element
47:10 • 2min
Creating a Job Board for Truck Companies and Startups in Transportation
48:45 • 3min