#6 Will Autonomous Vehicles kill public transit? w/ William Levassor (2/3)

In this episode, Dr. Henriette Cornet talks to William Levassor from beti. Togehter, they discuss if Autonomous Vehicles may (or may not) 'kill' public transit. William shares insights on autonomous vehicles, and together they debunk common myths, and explore their impact on public transit. They discuss technology, regulation, public perception, and future scenarios for AV deployment.Keywordsautonomous vehicles, public transit, public transportation, robotaxi, regulation, technology, future mobility, public perception, AV deployment, digitalization, urban mobilityKey topicsImpact of autonomous vehicles on public transitPublic perception and misconceptions about AVsRegulatory and operational challenges in AV deploymentOpportunities for AVs to improve urban mobilityFuture scenarios for AV integration in citiesSound bites"AVs will be useful in low-density and suburban areas.""Immediacy is a key expectation in modern mobility."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Autonomous Vehicles and Their Impact05:07 Public Perception and Misconceptions of AVs10:49 Differentiating Technology and Service in AVs17:55 Opportunities for Public Transit Improvement19:33 Weaknesses of Public Transit in Europe and the US24:33 The Need for Immediacy in Public Transportation27:08 The Evolution of Public Transit and Technology30:00 Opportunities for Autonomous Vehicles in Public Transit36:06 Depot Management and Automation41:22 The Future of Public Transit vs. Ride-Hailing Services47:56 Optimizing Public Transit with Private PartnershipsResourcesUrban Innovate - https://urban-innovate.com/beti - http://www.navette-autonome.frwsp & CapMetro YARD program in Austin on bus depot automation - https://www.wsp.com/en-us/projects/ca...Speakers linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/william-levassor/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/henriette-cornet/