TechCrunch Mobility: The hidden human cost of robotaxis

Sean O’Kane’s investigation of OSHA data shows Waymo and Zoox test drivers suffered more than two dozen injuries in 2024-2025 from hard braking or sudden movements, with some victims sidelined for months due to whiplash and related trauma. Meanwhile, autonomous-truck startup Gatik secured $200 million in its largest funding round, led by Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies, and is scaling commercial deliveries under a multiyear PepsiCo contract worth $600 million.