Will robo-taxis cause radical disruption - or gridlock?

Jan 14, 2020

ZMP Inc's RoboCar MiniVan, a self-driving taxi based on a Toyota Estima Hybrid car, operated by Hinomaru Kotsu Co, is seen at the start of its services proving test in Tokyo, Japan August 27, 2018.

Will the advent of self-driving taxis have unintended consequences? Image: REUTERS/Toru Hanai

Dietrich von Trotha

Consultant, Arthur D. Little

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