Part 8/9:
The Role of Negative Publicity and Future Risks
The report also touches on how media coverage and public perception could be influenced negatively if a robo-taxi was involved in a fatal accident, even if the fault lies elsewhere. For example, a high-profile incident where a human driver is at fault momentarily changes the narrative. The potential for misinterpretation underscores the importance of transparent data sharing and objective safety assessments.