The California Public Utilities Commission granted Waymo and Cruise permission last month to operate automated cars in San Francisco. The panic over AVs could drown out those who are celebrating this technological advance. We are transportation researchers who want to create pathways that embrace technology.
The California Public Utilities Commission’s decision last month to give Waymo and Cruise permission to operate integrated vehicles in San Francisco was met with skepticism, frustration, and even hostility. The voices of those applauding this scientific development are in danger of being drowned out by the panic over AVs. We want to show pathways that embrace scientific advancement as transportation researchers. The California Public Utilities Commission’s decision to allow Waymo and Cruise to operate integrated vehicles in San Francisco last month was met with skepticism, annoyance, and even hostility. The voices of those applauding this industrial development are in danger of being drowned out by the panic over AVs. As transportation researchers, we want to show people ways that support scientific advancement.
The California Public Utilities Commission granted Waymo and Cruise permission last month to operate automated cars in San Francisco. The panic over AVs could drown out those who are celebrating this technological advance. We are transportation researchers who want to create pathways that embrace technology.