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Zuks, meanwhile, prioritizes safety above all else. The focus is on operating a fleet rather than selling individual cars to consumers. The vehicle's high-tech ensemble aims to equip it for challenging urban environments while ensuring passenger safety. Both Zuks and Waymo have conducted years of testing, providing data available for public review—a stark contrast to Tesla's opaque approach.
The Challenge of Urban Operations
While there’s a distinction between robo taxis and fully autonomous vehicles, the former must navigate the complexities of urban environments, including interacting with traffic, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles. Zuks aims to follow in the footsteps of Waymo by practicing public road tests rigorously before launching its taxi services commercially.