The data coming out from an independent study of Waymo autonomous vehicles is, frankly, amazing. Swiss Re, one of the largest global insurance firms based out of Zürich, reports that 25.3 million fully autonomous miles drive by Waymo vehicles resulted in a 92% reduction in car crash injuries. In plain English, Waymo self-driving tech is […]

The data coming out from an independent study of Waymo autonomous vehicles is, frankly, amazing. Swiss Re, one of the largest global insurance firms based out of Zürich, reports that 25.3 million fully autonomous miles drive by Waymo vehicles resulted in a 92% reduction in car crash injuries.

In plain English, Waymo self-driving tech is 12.5x safer than human drivers.

Let’s dig into what that means!

  • PyroNeurosisEnglish
    10·
    9 hours ago

    Of course the user named leadfoot is thrilled with auto-driving.

    • KayLeadfoot@fedia.ioOP
      2·
      3 hours ago

      I’m personally skeptical, probably won’t enjoy for myself (at least not til I’m REAL old), but hey, I love this for folks who can’t or don’t like to drive!

      Fewer car accidents is good for everybody.

      • PyroNeurosisEnglish
        1·
        3 hours ago

        I don’t like driving and am not “good” at it, but I’m suspicious by my nature, so probably won’t use it even if I end up with a car capable of it.