LOS ANGELES: As San Diego awaits the state’s review of its anti-Waymo protest, a new study reveals widespread fear that robotaxis could cost jobs, exacerbate income inequality and cause broader economic disruption. He conducted one of the first US surveys that establishes a connection between autonomous vehicle adoption and concerns about job loss and economic security. More than 70% of respondents thought autonomous vehicles were a bad idea for society or said they were unsure about the technology. The autonomous vehicles already operate in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Austin, Texas, among other cities. "Autonomous vehicles don’t just change how people move.

Source: The Star March 12, 2026 16:05 UTC