The Sinister Side of Self-Driving Taxis: A Wild Ride in San Francisco

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A journalist's ride in a Waymo self-driving taxi in San Francisco turned into a frustrating experience, with the car stalling at a green light and dropping her off at the wrong location. The incident highlights the challenges and limitations of self-driving technology, as well as the growing complaints from San Francisco residents who are tired of their streets being used as a testing ground. The city will soon vote on whether to allow self-driving taxis to operate 24 hours a day.
Topics:business#robotaxi-complaints#san-francisco#self-driving-taxis#technology#transportation#waymo
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