Interview: Robotaxis von Uber kurz vor dem Start in München – „Werden damit in Deutschland viele Jobs schaffen“
Dara Khosrowshahi investiert Milliarden in die Infrastruktur für autonomes Fahren. Der Uber-Chef kündigt den Deutschlandstart an – und will mit Robotaxis die Preise senken sowie neue Kunden gewinnen.
Uber's Chief Executive Officer, Dara Khosrowshahi, discussed the potential of Robotaxis in Munich during a recent interview. The company is preparing to launch a pilot program for autonomous vehicles in the German capital, with Momenta and Autobrains as partners. Initial projects will involve a safety driver, but Khosrowshahi emphasized that the focus is on ensuring safety and complete system training before removing the driver.
Khosrowshahi explained that Uber will initially offer a limited pilot project for a selected user group, before expanding access through the Uber platform. He mentioned that the company has already piloted similar projects in Dubai, Zagreb, and London, with positive results. When asked about the challenges, Khosrowshahi highlighted the need to ensure the safety of autonomous vehicles and the requirement for specialized infrastructure.
On the question of job creation, Khosrowshahi clarified that the company already employs over ten million people and anticipates that the number of job opportunities will continue to grow. He believes that autonomous vehicles will not displace many workers, but will instead contribute to business growth. Regarding profitability, Khosrowshahi stated that the focus initially will be on safety and growth, rather than immediate profit.
He predicted that it will take seven to ten years to achieve true profitability, considering infrastructure costs.
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