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Old 01-12-2018, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Polar Bear View Post
I'm optimistic about its future, but I'm not sure I agree with those who say it's a good thing for the transportation impaired in TV. Those folks can still call a taxi, and then they have a person to help them a bit if needed. Of course if the fare for the driverless taxi is much lower, that is a big factor too. Both will probably still have a place.
Good point Bear and one with which I totally agree. If an elderly or handicapped person calls a cab there is a good possibility that they will need assistance, either entering the vehicle or exiting the vehicle.

As someone posted, this is a great time to be alive if you are interested in technology and if you have young grandchildren for goodness sake steer them towards education, education, education, because there will be less and less jobs for those less fortunate.
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