Robo Taxis: how self-driving cabs are closer than we think | Karla Jakeman | Episode 07

Karla Jakeman, formerly Head of Automated Transport at TRL, joins Rebecca to talk about self-driving taxi cabs. They discuss what the passenger experience will be like in a Robo Taxi and how soon will this be part of our everyday lives. Plus, what safety factors need to be considered to protect passengers and how will an automated cab cope with passengers with accessibility needs? They also discuss the cultural shift that this move towards self-driving commercial vehicles brings with it; are the days of ‘The Knowledge’ drawing to an end and will we miss having a bit of banter with the cabbie? All opinions expressed are those of the individuals. This is an IAM RoadSmart podcast. You can find out more about IAM RoadSmart here. To support their work with a donation, head to iamroadsmart.net/donate  Presented by Rebecca Jackson.  Produced by Kate White.  This is an Our Media Production.  Guest bio: Karla Jakeman is a strategic transport leader with nearly 30 years’ experience driving innovation across government, industry, and academia. Formerly Head of Automation in Transport and now Head of Safety Business Development at TRL, she is a respected voice in connected and automated mobility and transport more widely. Karla plays a pivotal role in shaping safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices