The autonomous driving company learned its trade connecting people to everyday destinations. Now it is taking that experience onto ride-hailing apps, with a proposed public listing and a very real cash bill.
Ford and Volkswagen backed a machine that could navigate city streets. Argo’s harder assignment was reaching a profitable business before its investors ran out of patience.
The London company skipped hand-coded rules and high-definition maps for a driving model that learns from experience. Its harder test begins now: turning an elegant research bet into ordinary cars and rides people can actually buy.