Daimler takes ‘reality check’ on robotaxis

Kaellenius told journalists on Nov 14 Daimler would "rightsize" its spending level on robotaxis and that self-driving technology would more likely be applied to commercial vehicles for freight companies on long haul routes. — Reuters

FRANKFURT: Daimler has taken a "reality check" on self-driving "robotaxis", acknowledging that making them safe is proving harder than first thought amid questions over their future earnings potential.

Chief executive Ola Kaellenius told journalists on Nov 14 Daimler would "rightsize" its spending level on robotaxis and that self-driving technology would more likely be applied to commercial vehicles for freight companies on long haul routes.