The decision, which was made by the California Public Utilities Commission with a vote of 3 in favor and 1 against, is an important step in the normalization of autonomous driving technology in cities.
Autonomous taxis have been in trials in San Francisco for several years, but until now they could only operate during the day and in designated areas. The new regulations allow autonomous taxis to operate at any time and anywhere in the city.
The decision has been met with mixed reactions. Some have welcomed the arrival of autonomous taxis, which they believe will improve transport safety and reduce traffic congestion. Others have raised concerns about the safety of autonomous taxis and the impact they will have on employment.
Only time will tell how autonomous taxis will affect San Francisco. However, it is safe to say that this technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we move around the city.
The companies that are happiest are Waymo and Cruise, which are the ones that have received approval to operate their cars without time limits.
There have been complaints that opposed this decision due to the inconveniences and risks of this type of vehicle, and although they have generated some traffic jams for various reasons, it is no less true that their accidents have been much fewer than those committed by drivers behind the wheel. of their cars.
Nobody is very clear about the future of autonomous taxis, and both Waymo and Cruise have invested many years of work and many billions of dollars in that direction.
However, it is safe to say that this technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we move around the city. And as technology continues to develop and costs come down, autonomous taxis are likely to become more popular, and used in more cities.
According to data provided by Waymo, they say they have a waiting list of 100,000 people who want to go to San Francisco to try their autonomous taxi services.
These vehicles can help to reduce accidents in cities, since their driving system does not make mistakes like humans, but it is clear that they can leave taxi services with drivers out of the market.
Almost all technologies help with some things and harm others, and we have to be quick to react, because over time they end up being imposed.
If I were a young person, it would be clear to me that the profession of a taxi driver has a rather uncertain future.
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