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fromGothamist
3 days ago

Next NYC taxi boss vows to pull the plug on unlicensed e-hail app Empower

Incoming TLC Chair Midori Valdivia pledges to shut down Empower, an unlicensed taxi app offering cheaper fares by allowing drivers to keep 100% of earnings while operating outside city regulations.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

Driverless cars are coming in 2026, but most Brits aren't in favour - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Over four in five drivers (84%) say they wouldn't be willing to own a driverless car, according to Quotezone 's new survey, and only 12% of those surveyed have a positive opinion on the technology. One of the main reasons for the reluctance is concern around safety and accident risk, with nearly a quarter (24%) identifying safety as their biggest worry. Other concerns include the risk of technical failures or malfunctions (18%), lack of human control (17%), and cybersecurity threats such as hacking (12%).
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