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EPISODE · May 13, 2025 · 26 MIN

What to know before getting into a driverless taxi

from Post Reports · host The Washington Post

The idea of a car that drives itself might feel futuristic. But for an increasing number of Americans, that future is already here. Waymo and other companies have announced plans to expand in cities across the U.S.And the Trump administration has signaled that it wants to pave the way for autonomous vehicle companies to expand. Last month, it loosened rules around driverless cars.Martine Powers talks with Washington Post tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler and reporter Lisa Bonos about what it's like to live in a city full of driverless cars – and what you should know before getting in one.Today’s show was produced by Emma Talkoff. It was edited by Lucy Perkins and mixed by Sam Bair. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

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As robotaxis roll out in more cities across the U.S., here’s what to know about how safe driverless vehicles actually are and what it's like to share the roads with them.

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