Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn 946: How Robotaxis Are Transforming Cities
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Dec 5, 2025 Explore how robotaxis are reshaping urban landscapes, increasing safety, and lowering transport costs. Discover Waymo's partnerships and cutting-edge driverless services. Learn why removing human drivers could change the insurance game. Hear about the potential for reduced parking needs and opportunities in city planning. Jon highlights the risks of congestion and essential reskilling for displaced workers. Don't miss insights into the rapid development of robotaxi fleets in China and how data practitioners can contribute to this transformative shift.
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Spotting A Waymo Test In New York
- Jon Krohn recounts spotting his first Waymo in New York during a test ride with a safety driver.
- The car carried a ready driver even though it showcased autonomous capability.
Driverless Fleets Cut Costs And Crashes
- Robotaxis remove human drivers, drastically lowering labor cost per mile and increasing vehicle utilization.
- Waymo reports serious-injury crashes about ten times lower than human-driven benchmarks.
Safety Cuts Societal Costs
- Fewer crashes reduce hospital bills, legal costs, and lost work time in addition to saving lives.
- Swiss Re found around a 90% reduction in bodily injury and property damage claims with autonomous fleets.