Former Waymo Chief Executive John Krafcik has stated that vehicles with safety monitors present cannot be classified as robotaxis, arguing “it's not a robotaxi if there's an employee inside the car”. The remarks, shared with Business Insider, were aimed at Tesla's recent ride-hailing service launches, which Krafcik claims fail to meet autonomous vehicle standards.
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