Robotaxis vs Taxis

This cluster centers on debates comparing autonomous robotaxis to traditional human-driven taxis, highlighting that concerns like ride refusals, scams, high costs, discrimination, and regulatory issues are prevalent or worse with regular taxis.

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freejazz Dec 25, 2022 View on HN

You wont take taxis now because they are driven by people?

bogositosius May 5, 2017 View on HN

Yes, but for evading city taxi regulators?!?

PDoyle Jan 31, 2017 View on HN

Dumb question - don't both of these concerns exist with normal taxis too?

Viper007Bond Mar 5, 2017 View on HN

Well it's not like a taxi is free in comparison.

yread Feb 19, 2021 View on HN

taxi drivers can reject as many rides as they want, no?

kortilla Jan 10, 2020 View on HN

This is how cabs work in many countries.

crooked-v Oct 16, 2025 View on HN

Something's wrong with the city if you have to take a taxi just to go a few blocks.

hashmal Mar 1, 2017 View on HN

depending on where you are, taxis can be much, much worse. "no I won't bring you there, it's not on my way" is just one tiny example.

andygates Jul 24, 2019 View on HN

That works for regular cabs too! /s

Gordonjcp Jul 16, 2023 View on HN

"Taxi service" would be more likely.