2025: The year robotaxis went mainstream // TRAIN BRAIN

2025: The year robotaxis went mainstream

Robotaxis felt like science fiction just a decade ago, but this year, autonomous vehicles became a commonplace option for paying passengers across big cities in the U.S. and parts of Asia.
Take a ride with CNBC’s Lora Kolodny in a Tesla robotaxi.
Watch the full report on the rise of robotaxis in 2025 and why Waymo is leading the way.

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