Self-Driving Cars: Are Robotaxis Actually Safer Than Humans? | Lara Lewington & Ben Clark

Waymo has driven 170 million miles without a serious accident — making self-driving cars potentially orders of magnitude safer than human drivers. So why are people still so afraid of robotaxis? In this episode of The Age of AI, Lara Lewington and Ben Clark dig into the reality behind autonomous vehicles: the ethics of the trolley problem, who’s liable when things go wrong, and why public trust is still one of the biggest barriers to adoption. They explore the competing approaches of Waymo vs Wayve, the role of infrastructure and smart cities, and why uncertainty on real roads remains a huge challenge for AI. Plus, Professor Sabir Fallah (University of Surrey) explains why autonomous driving isn’t about winning a race — it’s about getting safety right. 🚗🤖 From robotaxis to regulation, this is the real story of where self-driving cars are heading. Follow for more episodes exploring the tech shaping our future. 🎧 Got a question you want answered on the show? Drop it in the comments or email us at [email protected] Email: [email protected] Instagram: @theageofaipod YouTube: @theageofaipod Linkedin: The Age of AI The Age of AI is brought to you by AIR, a launchpad for researchers to create innovative AI startups. Supported by Responsible Ai UK, an international ecosystem for responsible AI research and innovation, and delivered by Future Worlds, the tech startup accelerator at the University of Southampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices