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In a shocking video, Elon Musk presents a self-driving Tesla, highlighting the end of the need for drivers. Tesla's technology promises safer, cheaper and 24-hour rides, challenging companies like Uber and 99. The future of urban transportation may be about to change radically. Could this be the end of app-based drivers?
Elon Musk unveiled the Cybercab, Tesla's first fully autonomous robotaxi, during the “We, Robot” event in Hollywood.
Without a steering wheel or pedals, the vehicle promises to transform urban transport, putting companies like Uber and 99 in check.
Production is scheduled for 2026, with an estimated price of $30. Mass adoption faces regulatory and infrastructure challenges.
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The eccentric and visionary billionaire behind revolutionary companies such as Tesla, SpaceX and Neuralink has caused a worldwide stir.
In a shocking video posted on X (formerly Twitter), Musk revealed to the world a Self-driving Tesla capable of navigating on its own, without human interference.
Could this be the beginning of the end for companies like Uber, 99 and other transportation platforms that depend on drivers? The demonstration of the highly sophisticated technology is a milestone in urban mobility and raises uncomfortable questions about the future of work in an essential sector.
Self-driving Tesla and the revolution in transportation
During the presentation, Elon Musk, behind the wheel (or rather, outside it) of an autonomous Tesla, showed the world the impressive efficiency of the advanced autopilot system.
The car navigated busy streets, made precise turns and respected all traffic signs without any manual intervention.
According to Musk, the future of transportation is inevitable: millions of self-driving Teslas will be on the streets in the near future, transforming urban mobility into a cheaper, more efficient and safer service.
However, this promise does not come without challenges. Companies like Uber and 99, which dominate the urban transportation market, depend directly on partner drivers.
With the advancement of this technology, questions about the replacement of human jobs gain strength and generate global concern.
Impact for companies like Uber and 99
As demonstrated by Tesla, autonomous technology promises to offer safer and cheaper journeys, something that could deeply shake the foundations of ride-hailing companies.
Currently, platforms like Uber and 99 connect passengers to human drivers, who are responsible for operating the vehicles.
The business model of these companies depends on human labor to exist. But if self-driving car technology becomes popular and proves viable, this scenario could change radically.
According to Musk, Self-driving Teslas will eliminate the need for drivers, providing cheaper, more efficient transportation services that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
On the other hand, experts warn that the arrival of this technology still depends on regulation, social acceptance and adaptations in urban infrastructure.
A vision for the future for Tesla
Elon Musk isn't just the head of Tesla. He's also at the helm of companies like SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company.
They all share a common mission: develop futuristic technologies to solve real problems in society.
In Tesla's case, the focus has been on creating electric and now autonomous vehicles. This initiative goes far beyond simple automation: it represents the search for cleaner, more accessible and efficient transportation around the world.
As Elon Musk highlighted on his social media, Self-driving Teslas will not only reduce the cost of travel, but also eliminate risks associated with human error, such as distracted and drunk driving..
Autonomous technology: between challenges and opportunities
Despite the optimistic outlook, the transition to a world with fully autonomous cars faces considerable obstacles. The main challenges include:
- Regulation: Many countries still do not have legislation for self-driving cars. Passing laws that allow these vehicles to circulate is a lengthy and complex process.
- Infrastructure: Cities need to adapt their streets, traffic lights and signaling systems to deal with autonomous vehicles.
- Security: Public acceptance is still a challenge. Technological failures and accidents involving self-driving cars generate fear among users.
- Jobs: With the mass adoption of this technology, millions of app drivers and professionals linked to the automotive industry could lose their jobs.
The future of work in the transportation sector
According to analysts, the advancement of autonomous technology is inevitable, but it also requires transition.
Many workers will need professional retraining to adapt to a market that prioritizes technology and automation.
On the other hand, new professions should emerge, focused on maintenance and development of autonomous technology itself.
Conclusion
Elon Musk didn't just unveil a self-driving Tesla: he teased the world. Could this be the end of app drivers?
As technology advances rapidly, Uber, 99 and other companies will have to reinvent themselves to survive.
The future of urban transport will be shaped by innovations like this, but the path to get there still requires adaptation and discussion.
And you, would you use a self-driving car or would you trust a human driver more? Comment your opinion below!
… Jetsons-era technology is still unreliable in our time. Even so, according to the drawings, there were drivers in the vehicles… Or not???
Uber and 99 almost killed the taxi, now they want to kill everyone. Get your knife ready and cut the robots' tires.
Where in the world did this happen? You need to find out more, my friend!