Europe is rapidly becoming one of the most closely watched regions in the global robotaxi race, as autonomous-driving companies from China and the West increasingly target the same cities for commercial expansion.
Unlike the United States and China, where regulatory, political and market barriers make meaningful competition by foreign autonomous-driving companies difficult, Europe remains comparatively open. That could make the continent an important testing ground for competing technologies, business models and approaches to operating autonomous vehicle fleets.
Arthur D. Little, believed to be the world’s oldest management consulting firm, says this combination of openness and market fragmentation could create opportunities for robotaxi companies seeking an early foothold. Founded in 1886, the consultancy advises companies and governments across industries including automotive, transportation, technology and telecommunications. [Read more…] about Interview with Arthur D. Little consultant: Europe emerging as battleground for global robotaxi race