Liz Lindqwister, a data journalist at the San Francisco Standard, shares her experience of the public's mixed reactions to robo-taxis in San Francisco—some people even flip her off! Andrew Hawkins, transportation editor at The Verge, discusses the expansion of these driverless vehicles, weighing the benefits of safety against concerns about congestion and job loss. They also explore the broader adoption of robo-taxis in major U.S. cities and the nuanced challenges of navigating regulatory landscapes, highlighting the complex future of transportation.