# Driverless Taxis or Just Tech Theater

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-06-13T06:09:28+00:00
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## Resource

Driverless taxis are poised to hit London’s streets this summer—pending mayor’s approval—but with a human driver still behind the wheel, the hype feels hollow. After a decade of testing, Wave’s tech still can’t replicate the city-savvy intuition, banter, and reliability of seasoned cabbies. The real question? When will they ditch the safety net entirely? And why push automation when human drivers offer unmatched local knowledge and genuine connection? This push may be more about devaluing human labor than revolutionizing transport. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/656bb7b2f7313c46

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