Self-Driving Cars: Who's Winning the Race?

In 2024, the self-driving car industry saw some big changes. Waymo, owned by Alphabet, became the leader in the U. S. market for robotaxis. GM's Cruise shut down its robotaxi business, but companies like Tesla and Amazon's Zoox are close behind. The market for ride-hailing services is huge and growing. Waymo made great progress, expanding its services in cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. They even started testing in Japan! But there are challenges. In one incident, a Waymo car was set on fire. Tesla revealed its Cybercab robotaxi, promising a car for under $30, 000 by 2027. Zoox is also making waves with its unique shuttle, described by some as "futuristic hot dog toasters. " They're planning to offer rides in Las Vegas and San Francisco soon. Cruise, which was doing well, had to shut down after a serious crash. The future of self-driving cars is exciting, but there are definitely hurdles to overcome.