Shenzhen’s Robotaxis Are Arriving Before Drivers Have a New Bargain
Automation is entering a saturated ride-hailing market before the people it threatens have leverage over the transition. William Langley reported for the Financial Times on June 28 that Shenzhen is moving to legalize robotaxis beginning July 1, opening the door for autonomous ride services in a city with nearly 400,000 taxi and ride-hailing drivers. Pilot…