Drivers across the city held a rally protesting the driverless cars arguing that the company is attempting to "replace over 200,000 drivers" in the city.
Breakdown
- Taxi drivers protested Waymo's driverless taxi testing approval in New York City.
- The protest took place outside Governor Hochul's office. 6s
- Mayor Adams approved Waymo's driverless vehicles for parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn. 10s
- Taxi drivers' federation fears up to 200,000 jobs could be at risk. 21s
- Waymo already operates self-driving taxis in several U.S. cities. 57s