MIT paper tackles the challenging economics of autonomous taxis

Several of the most high-profile mobility technology companies are increasingly betting their futures on the dream of autonomous robotaxis, which seems to have become an alluring story for investors. With Tesla’s traditional auto manufacturing and sales model facing slackening demand and Uber’s core ride-hailing business facing slowing growth and numerous headwinds, Silicon Valley’s most prominent mobility disruptors seem to require self-driving technology to justify their heady valuations.

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