Are you ready for a driverless ride?

IT'S NOLONGER science fiction; driverless cars are a reality, from robotaxis in San Francisco to shuttles in Shenzhen. But what would it take for one to safely roll through the busy streets of Gurugram or Bengaluru?

- SHITENDRA BHATTACHARYA

Automakers like Tata Motors and Mahindra are adding advanced driver-assist features, while startups such as Minus Zero, Swaayatt Robots, Flux Auto, and Flo Mobility are pushing toward full autonomy. With faster AI chips and expanding 5G networks. India’s strength in software engineering provides the talent needed to develop solutions that can’t simply be copied from the West.