Here’s a nice video interview where I discuss how robotaxis work, why they are the better drivers, and where things are going – and all that while riding in a Waymo.

When I spoke with Anders Eidesvik for Peninsula Press, we focused on how quickly robotaxis are becoming normal in U.S. cities — and whether they’re actually safer. I pointed out that Waymo alone has already logged well over 100 million miles, which finally gives us meaningful safety data instead of just promises.

What those numbers show is pretty clear: these vehicles crash less often than humans and most incidents don’t even lead to injuries. A big reason is their sensor stack — lidar, radar, cameras — plus the fact that they don’t get tired, distracted, or overconfident like people do.

That said, I also stressed that widespread adoption will take time. Waymo is ahead, but others like Tesla and Zoox are still developing their systems, and fully autonomous cars outnumbering human drivers is probably decades away, not right around the corner.