{"id":15778,"date":"2020-08-14T07:18:38","date_gmt":"2020-08-14T07:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appdupe.com\/blog\/?p=15778"},"modified":"2020-08-14T07:18:38","modified_gmt":"2020-08-14T07:18:38","slug":"tesla-plans-robotaxi-network-future-of-ride-hailing-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appdupe.com\/blog\/tesla-plans-robotaxi-network-future-of-ride-hailing-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesla Plans To Launch A Robotaxi Network: What\u2019s The Future Of Ride-hailing Amid COVID-19?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Elon Musk is no short of wonders. From SpaceX to Tesla, this guy has done it all. \u201cI feel very confident that there will be autonomous robotaxis from Tesla next year,\u201d stated Elon Musk in 2019. The multi-trillion-dollar Mobility as a Service (MaaS) market is undergoing an evolution. With due credits to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for autonomous vehicles is more than ever. Is the Robotaxi network the future of ride-hailing?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The ride-hailing industry is showing signs of recovery with the situation returning to normalcy. In a recent survey involving 8000 respondents spread across seven countries, almost 45% of the participants voted safety as their top priority. With Tesla rolling out autonomous robotaxis in the near future, the stage is well-poised for entrepreneurs who wish to <\/span>launch a futuristic taxi app<\/strong><\/a>. In this blog, let\u2019s discuss in-depth about the robotaxi network and the future of ride-hailing post-COVID-19.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s the buzz around Tesla\u2019s announcement?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Tesla<\/p>\n

Elon Musk briefed this idea of the robotaxi network way back in 2016, naming the plan \u201cMaster Plan, Part Deux.\u201d The underlying concept was simple – to establish an automated version of Uber, wherein Tesla car owners can generate income through their cars by sharing automated rides during their work or vacation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tesla celebrated its Autonomy Investors Day on April 23, 2019. Musk delivered the much-anticipated speech regarding self-driving cars, wherein he announced that Tesla is bringing its ride-sharing app into the picture. The app enables car owners of the Tesla network to share their vehicles and generate consistent income. In places where there is a noticeably less ride-sharing tendency, Tesla will introduce its fleet of robotaxis. The CEO claimed that the world can expect as many as one million robotaxis by the end of 2020.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Musk\u2019s Three-Step Strategy\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Everything seems to be working in contention with Tesla\u2019s plan. The COVID-19 pandemic is propelling the need for private vehicles, eliminating the need for drivers from the taxi ecosystem. The visionary who has an eye on making transportation easier with his \u2018Hyperloop\u2019 concept has arrived at the three-step strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Feature-complete self-driving software with drivers\u2019 supervision\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The first step involves developing feature-rich self-driving software. The primary aim of the software is to move taxis from A to B without human intervention. The model is considered an upgrade to the existing Autopilot system. Tesla\u2019s vehicles are loaded with a wide variety of sensors, including forward-facing radars and cameras. Besides, the hardware unit consists of a chip that can fulfill the entire self-driving process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2: Establish the taxi services with drivers watching over\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The next stage involves introducing the on-demand taxi app, wherein car owners can display their free timings, and passengers can avail of the services. To ease the tension in the air, Tesla is expecting drivers to watch over the entire self-driving process in the introductory stages. This involves owners moving around with the taxis with the self-driving mode on. During this stage, Tesla sets foot into the on-demand taxi service market, competing against the likes of Uber, Lyft, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3: Remove Drivers from the system<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Robotaxi<\/p>\n

The final step in Musk\u2019s plan involves removing drivers from the system. Removing drivers is a mammoth task considering the fact that the car has to pass through several regulatory frameworks. One grueling regulation requires six billion autopilot miles. With various factors to consider, introducing robotaxis and self-drive vehicles can be a potential breakthrough in the automobile and transportation industry. Musk believes in providing self-driving ride experience to people later this year, or at the beginning of next year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s the advantage of having robotaxis?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Any innovation without potential benefits fails to gain a positive reception among the audience. The robotaxi network comes with lucrative benefits for both car owners and passengers. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Advantage<\/p>\n

Some of the advantages include,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n