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BACKING BLACK CABS: Rosie Duffield MP questions need for driverless cars as autonomous Uber trials begin in London

Independent MP Rosie Duffield has questioned the case for introducing driverless cars in London, warning that licensed black cab drivers are already being "steadily pushed out".

BACKING BLACK CABS: Rosie Duffield MP questions need for driverless cars as autonomous Uber trials begin in London

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Independent MP Rosie Duffield has questioned the case for introducing driverless cars in London, warning that licensed black cab drivers are already being "steadily pushed out".

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Independent MP Rosie Duffield has questioned the case for introducing driverless cars in London, warning that licensed black cab drivers are already being "steadily pushed out". Uber journeys using technology developed by Wayve.

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