My First Robo Taxi Experience: Smooth and Boring

TLDRI had a smooth and uneventful ride in a robo taxi, saving money compared to a traditional taxi. The robo taxi operates in limited areas and drives at the speed limit. The ride was comfortable and controlled, unlike some human drivers. Overall, I welcome our robot taxi overlords.

Key insights

💺The robo taxi is a Chinese brand electric vehicle with self-driving technology.

📍The robo taxi operates within limited geographical areas and does not cross district boundaries.

🚗The hardware for self-driving is installed on top of different vehicle brands.

📱Passengers can control climate, sound, and view 3D environment visualization on touch screens.

🚕Robo taxis are free to use in certain cities, but the operating area is small, making it less suitable for time-sensitive journeys.

Q&A

How does the robo taxi verify the passenger's identity?

Passengers confirm their identity by inputting the last four digits of their phone number on the car's touchscreen.

Are robo taxis faster than human-driven taxis?

No, robo taxis drive at the speed limit and may take slightly longer to reach the destination compared to human drivers.

Can robo taxis operate outside their limited areas?

No, robo taxis are currently restricted to specific districts and cannot cross geographical boundaries.

What brand of cars are used as robo taxis?

The robo taxis use Chinese electric vehicle brands such as Hongchi and Arc Fox.

Do robo taxis provide cost savings?

Robo taxis are currently free to use, but the limited operating area may not make them the most economical choice for all journeys.

Timestamped Summary

00:15The narrator is excited to try a robo taxi for the first time.

00:27The robo taxi arrives, and the narrator notices it is a Chinese brand car.

00:37The narrator chases after the robo taxi, which starts moving without them.

01:23The narrator describes the process of getting in the robo taxi and the slow driving speed.

01:49Robo taxis currently operate only in limited areas and cannot cross district boundaries.

02:20The narrator explains that the robo taxi uses different vehicles with hardware installed on top for self-driving.

02:46The narrator praises the smooth and controlled driving of the robo taxi compared to human drivers.

04:00The narrator mentions some of the limitations of robo taxis, including the small operating area and slower driving speed.