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Uber expands autonomous vehicle trials in Manchester and Zagreb

1 report, 1 independent Updated Wed 00:00
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What happened

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Uber has begun autonomous vehicle trials in Manchester, using technology from Pony.ai and Verne to test robotaxis in the city. The company also launched Europe’s first autonomous taxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, with Pony.ai. In London, the London assembly’s transport committee called for the government to devolve authority over autonomous taxi services.

From aol.co.uk

Why it matters

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The expansion of autonomous taxi services is facing opposition from Uber drivers and their unions, who claim thousands of jobs could be lost. Meanwhile, the political debate in London highlights uncertainty regarding the benefits of autonomous passenger transport and challenges current regulatory authority.

From aol.co.uk

Who's involved

  • ManchesterLocation where Uber is conducting autonomous vehicle trials.
  • ZagrebLocation where Uber launched Europe’s first autonomous taxi service.
  • Pony.aiAutonomous vehicle technology partner for Uber in Zagreb.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Ministry of ManpowerSpeculative

    The potential for thousands of driver job losses due to autonomous vehicles could increase demand for career conversion packages.

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