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London cabbies not ready to hand over their keys to AI-powered, autonomous taxis

London cabbies not ready to hand over their keys to AI-powered, autonomous taxis

Summary

London black cab drivers, who must learn thousands of streets to earn their license, are facing tests of a new type as companies introduce self-driving taxis powered by artificial intelligence (AI). These robot taxis will operate without human drivers and aim to serve passengers on city streets.

Key Facts

  • London black cab drivers memorize many streets to qualify for their license.
  • New companies want to introduce AI-powered, driverless taxis called robotaxis.
  • Robotaxis use AI to drive themselves without a human driver.
  • These taxis would operate on London’s streets alongside traditional cabs.
  • The effort is part of a test phase for integrating autonomous vehicles into public transport.
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