The Logan Bartlett Show EP 113: Dara Khosrowshahi (CEO, Uber) Lays Out the Path to Autonomous Vehicles
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Aug 9, 2024 
Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, shares insights on navigating one of the world's most complex businesses. He discusses Uber's journey to profitability, the future of autonomous vehicles, and the operational challenges the company faces. Dara emphasizes the need for cultural shifts within Uber and details their global adaptations, from auto rickshaws in India to high-capacity vehicles relieving urban congestion. He reflects on leadership, the importance of constructive conflict, and how personal experiences shaped his approach to innovation.
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Autonomous Vehicle Safety
- Society readily accepts human fallibility in driving, but not robotic errors.
- Autonomous vehicles may need to be significantly safer than human drivers to gain public trust.
User Preferences for AVs
- Dara observed that many users prefer human drivers, even for slightly more convenient autonomous options.
- People value convenience but can be picky, highlighting the importance of seamless autonomous integration.
AV Adoption Timeline
- Autonomous vehicle adoption will likely take longer than some predict due to hardware and regulatory hurdles.
- Dara compares AV adoption to EV adoption, which took 15 years to reach 20% of the market despite existing technology.