Debate: Should Driverless Taxis Be On the Roads?

For several years San Francisco’s busy, hilly streets have been a testing ground for driverless, autonomous vehicles. When California’s state officials voted to allow autonomous vehicles to function as taxis, some people believed the decision would make ride sharing safer and more equitable. Others opposed the decision, citing evidence of the disruptions and safety problems driverless cars have caused while in more limited use. Listen to hear what community members, first responders, and car companies have to say about the issue, and then debate: Should driverless taxis be on the roads?