Autonomes Fahren: VW-Tochter MOIA startet Robotaxi-Fahrten in den USA
Eine Mobility-Tochter von Volkswagen beginnt in Florida mit dem Passagierbetrieb von selbstfahrenden Autos. Das Unternehmen steigt damit in den Markt der Roboter-Taxis ein.
Orlando, Florida - Volkswagen's subsidiary, MOIA America, has launched its first passenger service with self-driving taxis in the United States. In partnership with mobility provider Beep, the company is offering rides in the Lake Nona community of Orlando, Florida, according to the companies on Thursday.
The autonomous vehicles, of the ID.Buzz model, are equipped with a system developed by Mobileye. During the initial phase, a human remains on board for safety purposes. Passengers can reserve these rides through a Beep app on three pre-set routes.
Florida is one of the U.S. states with the most permissive laws for testing autonomous vehicles. MOIA America is also preparing to start commercial services in Los Angeles and Austin, conducting test drives there. This entry into the robotaxi market comes as industry giants like Alphabet's Waymo and Tesla, following their test phases, have begun commercial operations.
Herbert Diess, a spokesperson for Volkswagen, noted, "We have a huge potential for a reduction in electricity costs, not just for car owners."
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