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Uber backs driver unions to slow robotaxi rollout, citing irony
Financial Times·US·about 4 hours ago
Uber has deployed 15 self-driving taxis in the UK, marking the first commercial robotaxi service in the country. The vehicles will operate with safety drivers onboard, indicating a cautious rollout amid regulatory and safety scrutiny. This development signals progress in autonomous vehicle adoption in Europe, though the presence of safety drivers limits full autonomy.