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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 taxi drivers, known for memorizing the city's streets, face new tests as companies plan to introduce self-driving, AI-powered taxis. These autonomous vehicles, called robotaxis, aim to operate on London’s streets without human drivers.

Key Facts

  • London black cab drivers must memorize thousands of streets to get their license.
  • New companies are working to bring robotaxis, which drive themselves using AI technology, to London.
  • Robotaxis do not need human drivers to operate.
  • The introduction of autonomous taxis challenges the traditional role of London cabbies.
  • London is testing these new self-driving vehicles on city streets.
  • The technology aims to change how people get around the city in the future.
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