The passenger gets home. The driver’s seat is empty. The fare is collected. For the company operating the robotaxi, that is a successful trip. For the person who once earned a living making that trip, the story is just beginning. There is still rent due on the first. There are still groceries to buy, children to support, and bills that arrive regardless of how impressive the technology has become. The robotaxi debate has devoted enormous attention to whether a car can function without a drive...

The Robotaxi Can Replace the Driver. What Replaces the Paycheck?

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