‘We should all be worried’: calls grow to limit London rollout of robotaxis

Concerns are growing in London over the rollout of robotaxis, with calls to limit their use. Uber drivers are worried that these self-driving taxis will replace them, and city politicians are demanding that Transport for London (TfL) have more control over licensing. This comes as over 100,000 people are waiting to try the robotaxis in London, which started operating in September. The uncertainty surrounding robotaxis could impact the future of the ride-sharing industry in the city.

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The rollout of robotaxis in London could replace human drivers, causing job losses. This has sparked protests and demands for regulation, which could impact the livelihoods of Uber drivers.

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