Waymo's Driverless Taxis Spark NYC Industry Concerns
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, is seeking permission to test driverless taxis in Manhattan, posing a significant threat to NYC's traditional taxi drivers who have already been impacted by ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft. The company claims autonomous vehicles can coexist with human drivers, but critics fear job losses and industry disruption, echoing past concerns over ride-sharing's impact on taxi medallion values and driver livelihoods.