This chapter delves into the experiences and challenges of using robo-taxis in Wuhan, China, highlighting the technology's navigation difficulties and the necessity for passengers to reach pickup spots. Despite these limitations, it also discusses the rapid expansion of robo-taxi services across the country and reflects on their practicality.
Sheikh Hasina, who led the country for 20 of the past 28 years with an increasingly authoritarian grip, was ultimately undone by student protests that would not be quelled. China may be world-leading in autonomous taxis—but our ride in one is not without complications (9:00). And remembering Thomas Neff, who rid the world of a third of its nukes (16:38).
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