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Driverless cars both a challenge and opportunity By Shi Yufeng | China Daily Updated: 07:25 am (GMT+8) Sept 12, 2024 A technician conducts a road test on a self-driving vehicle in Wuhan, Hubei province, on July 4.[Photo/Xinhua] With technology advancing at an unprecedented pace, what once belonged to the realm of science fiction — self-driving cars — has become a reality. From Huawei's autonomous driving technology to Baidu's fully automated "Apollo Go" taxis, driverless technology has sparked widespread interest. But the technology has raised some concerns, too: Will the widespread adoption of driverless technology dry up ride-hailing and taxi drivers' jobs? How should we view the impact of technological advancement on employment and the opportunities it might create? The ride-hailing industry has become a significant source of livelihood for many. According to the Ministry of Transport, as of June 30, China had about 7.12 million licensed ride-hailing drivers and 3.01 million
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