In San Francisco, drivers for Uber and Lyft are rallying in opposition to Waymo's self-driving taxi services. Labor unions are urging regulators to take these autonomous vehicles off the roads until safety concerns are adequately addressed. The primary argument from the protesters is that self-driving cars are not subject to the same rigorous standards that apply to human drivers. This situation echoes a similar protest from 13 years ago when traditional taxi drivers voiced similar grievances against Uber and Lyft. Back in 2013, taxi operators complained that ride-sharing platforms were not bound by existing regulations, which they claimed allowed these "illegal" services to undermine prices and draw away customers. By 2026, it became evident that Uber's dominance over conventional taxis was unavoidable, as consumers increasingly favored more convenient and technologically advanced options. In just a few years, both legislation and the taxi industry adapted to this new landscape. Now, history appears to be repeating itself. Do you support self-driving taxis or traditional ones? ❤️ — For robots 🔥 — For human drivers
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