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Lane: Hello to everyone watching from the back seat. I'm Lane.
Otto: And I'm Otto. Welcome to Driverless Daily.
Self-driving trucks are now hauling Fresno freight to LA
Reported by thebusinessjournal.com
Lane: Leading off tonight, self-driving trucks are now hauling Fresno freight to LA, according to thebusinessjournal. This story is also being covered by The Columbus Dispatch and CNET.
Otto: It will be interesting to see how that changes the logistics landscape.
As robotaxi accidents increase in L.A., the data reveal the safer driver
Reported by Los Angeles Times
Otto: Our next story: as robotaxi accidents increase in L.A., the data reveal the safer driver, the Los Angeles Times reports. the Hacker News thread and KFI AM 640 are on this story too.
Lane: The numbers will certainly keep the regulators busy.
Lucid And Uber Will Bring Robotaxis To Houston Next
Reported by InsideEVs
Lane: Up next — Lucid and Uber will bring robotaxis to Houston next, according to InsideEVs.
Otto: Houston is about to get much more high-tech.
Organized Labor Takes Aim at California’s Driverless Truck Rules
Reported by theadvocates.org
Otto: This just in: organized labor takes aim at California's driverless truck rules, according to theadvocates.org.
Lane: The impact on human drivers is a vital part of this conversation.
Raleigh Police Are Considering Driverless Patrol Cars
Reported by Governing
Lane: Now, to Raleigh police are considering driverless patrol cars, as reported by Governing.
Otto: That is a development for the municipal rule-makers to digest.
Your Driverless Cab Is Spying on You
Reported by WIRED
Otto: Our next story: your driverless cab is spying on you, WIRED reports, noting a new study reveals that driverless vehicles are using sensors to gather data about their surroundings, including passengers, raising concerns about privacy and data collection.
Lane: Privacy becomes a major concern when the car is watching you back.
Tesla reveals early Robotaxi charging strategy, showing scrappy DNA
Reported by Teslarati
Lane: Up next — Tesla reveals early Robotaxi charging strategy, showing scrappy DNA, according to Teslarati.
Otto: They are certainly keeping things interesting with their approach.
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Otto: We'll see you all tomorrow.
Lane: Goodnight.