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Tesla Robotaxi Ambitions Come As Most Americans Grow Wary Of Autonomous Tech

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The world of autonomous driving is rapidly approaching a key moment: Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is set to hold its Robotaxi event on Oct. 10.What Happened: The Austin, Texas-based car manufacturer is gearing up to make yet another bold move, despite divided public opinion on driverless technology. Nearly 63% of American adults would not ride in a driverless vehicle, according to a Pew Research survey.And who can blame them?High-profile crashes involving General Motors Co’s (NYSE:GM) Cruise, along with lingering doubts about safety, leave many hesitant.Tesla’s record with autonomous driving features has also faced regulatory scrutiny and multiple lawsuits after hundreds of accidents. After years of delays, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is finally set to unveil Tesla’s robotaxi network, but skepticism surrounds whether it will live …Full story available on Benzinga.com