Rideshare Drivers Demand Oversight Amid Waymo Taxi Surge

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Lyft and Uber drivers protested Waymo cars in San Francisco. They asked for more rules on self-driving taxis.

Many drivers gathered outside the state commission office. They held signs for safer streets and more accountability.

A driver said he is not against new technology. But he thinks robotaxis have different rules.

The state is making new rules for robotaxis. A union wants these cars off streets until safe.

Waymo cars have caused some problems in the city. They blocked streets and even hit a cat.

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What did Lyft and Uber drivers protest about?

They protested against Waymo cars and asked for more rules on self-driving taxis.

What did the drivers want for safer streets?

They wanted more accountability and held signs for safer streets.

What is the state doing about robotaxis?

The state is making new rules for robotaxis.

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