Waymo, the autonomous driving tech firm whose so-called ‘robo-taxis’ are now roaming the streets of London, has told cycling campaigners that expecting their driverless cars to respect cycle lanes is “too high a bar” – because their customers want to be dropped off in them.According to the Highway Code, motorists “must not drive or park ... Read more
People parking to drop others off or make deliveries is the most common use of bike lanes by cars/trucks. Why would I expect Waymo to be different? Thanks for saying it out loud, though?
People parking to drop others off or make deliveries is the most common use of bike lanes by cars/trucks. Why would I expect Waymo to be different? Thanks for saying it out loud, though?
And it’s why bike lanes need a physical barrier separating them from the road, not just a painted line.