Robotaxis

Robotaxis are on the road to London. Cabbies, who pass a grueling test, aren’t about to hand over their keys.

by

On ancient roads and in medieval alleyways in London, a very modern battle is brewing. Black cabs, which are as synonymous with that city as Buckingham Palace, will soon be competing with artificial intelligence-powered, autonomous taxis. Tech companies promise these AI inventions, some of which are already operating in several American cities, are safer and … Read more

Robotaxis coming to London pose a threat to traditional cabbies who memorize 25,000 streets to earn licenses

by

London’s black cab drivers, already besieged by rideshare companies, may soon face another threat: AI-powered, autonomous taxis.  Yet many drivers feel they can offer something that AI can’t  – deep knowledge of the city’s ancient streets and medieval alleyways. To get a cab license, drivers must pass the Knowledge, a 161-year-old test that requires memorizing  … Read more