Tesla Cybercab Vs Uber: Can Elon Musk's Robotaxi Fleet Really Make A Dent, Gary Black Says Not So Fast - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)
- Gary Black raised concerns about Tesla's autonomous driving technology, stating it currently operates at 97% efficacy.
- Analysts believe that despite the Cybercab's potential cost advantages, it does not pose an immediate threat to Uber's established network.
- Uber is actively transitioning to electric vehicles and has partnered with Waymo to enhance its autonomous ride-hailing services.
In the United States, Gary Black, managing partner at Future Fund LLC, expressed skepticism regarding Tesla's proposed autonomous 'Cybercab' service during a discussion on social media. He highlighted that Tesla's autonomous driving technology currently operates at an estimated 97% efficacy, meaning that human intervention is still necessary in certain driving situations. This raises concerns about the feasibility of Tesla's service outperforming Uber, which has a more established network. Despite the Cybercab's impressive design and potential cost advantages, analysts believe that Tesla's ambitions in the autonomous vehicle market do not pose an immediate threat to Uber's operations. Furthermore, Uber is actively transitioning to electric vehicles and has announced a partnership with Waymo to enhance its autonomous ride-hailing services, indicating that the competition in this sector is intensifying. The timeline for Tesla's Cybercab production is also uncertain, with expectations set for 2026 or 2027, which may further delay its market impact.