US EditionUber and Lyft drivers rally against driverless taxis
- Local Uber and Lyft drivers rallied outside the Massachusetts State House on Tuesday to protest driverless taxis entering Boston streets.
- This backlash follows Waymo's recent testing of autonomous vehicles on Boston roads, with no announced timeline for broader deployment in the area.
- Drivers expressed concerns that driverless cars cannot match human decision-making, may increase accidents, and could hurt the rider experience, while some residents report mixed reactions to the new technology.
- Uber driver Fernin Castro expressed concern about losing work opportunities, asking how he would provide for his family without them, while Waymo highlighted its dedication to safety and community involvement, aiming to be a reliable presence that enhances transportation by improving safety, accessibility, and environmental sustainability.
- The event highlights a community divided on autonomous vehicles’ expansion, with ongoing testing signaling Boston’s potential to join other cities in adopting driverless taxi services.
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By Logan Hall Click here for updates on this story Massachusetts (WBZ) — Boston may soon join a growing list of cities experimenting with driverless taxis. Waymo, the self-driving car company, has already begun testing its technology on Boston streets, and people are divided on whether this new era of transportation is something to embrace or resist. Waymo’s autonomous vehicles have already hit the roads in cities like San Francisco and Phoe…
Uber and Lyft drivers rally against driverless taxis
By Logan Hall Click here for updates on this story Massachusetts (WBZ) — Boston may soon join a growing list of cities experimenting with driverless taxis. Waymo, the self-driving car company, has already begun testing its technology on Boston streets, and people are divided on whether this new era of transportation is something to embrace or resist. Waymo’s autonomous vehicles have already hit the roads in cities like San Francisco and Phoe…
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