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Is Uber Weaponizing Labor Unions To Slow Robotaxi Rivals
Is Uber Weaponizing Labor Unions To Slow Robotaxi Rivals
Ride-hailing giant Uber is reportedly aligning with drivers' unions in several cities to slow robotaxi deployments and promote regulations requiring "hybrid networks" that combine autonomous vehicles with human drivers, according to the Financial Times.
The unholy alliance is taking shape in states and cities including New Jersey and Washington, DC, where Uber and organized labor are pushing back against the rapid expansion of autonomous taxi services.
In New Jersey, Uber lobbyists proposed requiring any platform offering robotaxi services to ensure that human drivers...
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Judge Crushes Maryland Democrats' Gerrymandering Games
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