Why, Robot: Driverless Taxis Spend As Much Time Without Passengers as Normal Taxis, Study Shows

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By Emily SmithJun 8, 2026, 12:03 am57 ptsTrending
Driverless taxis spend just as much time driving around without a passenger as regular taxis, according to a new study — a finding that reveals a major shortcoming for a technology that boosters say will revolutionize transportation forever. The study in the journal Transport Findings reveals that robotaxis…

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