A taxi without a driver? Billionaire Elon Musk wants to unveil a new type of vehicle that could be just that, but a local tech blogger says the idea is being met with skepticism.
Kevin Andrews says Musk recently showcased the prototype for a Tesla driverless taxi, which they’re calling a ‘cyber cab.’
He says Musk wants to roll out a fully autonomous vehicle by next year, featuring no steering wheel or pedals.
Andrews says while the vision is “captivating” critics are weary, saying that a prototype doesn’t mean safe operation on public roads. “As Musk pushes this envelope we can only hope he’s not driving us in circles,” says Andrews.