Workers erupt over DC plan to bring robotaxis to city streets: ‘This is bulls---’
A new proposal that could bring driverless rideshare vehicles to the streets of the nation’s capital is causing an uproar among union workers , drivers and religious leaders who fear the technology could eliminate jobs. Protesters gathered outside the John Wilson Building as D.C. council members met to discuss legislation that would allow Waymo and other autonomous vehicle operators to offer commercial rides in Washington, D.C. The protesters urged the council to reject the legislation, arguing that an influx of robotaxis would displace rideshare drivers. "We came out here today strongly because we feel that these robotaxis will put people out of work," one protester told Fox News Digital. "And people need jobs." TERRIFIED PASSENGERS FILM WAYMO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE DRIVING INTO LIVE FIREWORKS IN SAN FRANCISCO "I'm against robotaxis because it takes away from the community, it takes away from their jobs, it takes away food from their table," Frederick fro...