Why driverless taxis still need a human (for now)
Most taxi drivers tell tales about who they’ve had in the back of their cab. But how would you feel about catching a cab that doesn’t have a driver in the front?
Autonomous taxis can now be ordered on London’s streets – in a move many would liken to something out of a sci-fi movie. In reality, the cars currently arrive with a human “safety” driver - but the plan is that fairly soon they won’t.
So, how safe are these vehicles? And what does the move mean for real-life cabbies who might be fearing for their jobs?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s technology correspondent Rowland Manthorpe, who…
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