Atlanta rideshare drivers report earnings cut in half after Waymo autonomous vehicle rollout
Atlanta rideshare drivers report that their earnings have been slashed by up to half since Waymo launched its autonomous vehicle fleet a year ago. Drivers like Bob Chouhan describe feeling anxious and displaced as AI algorithms and self-driving cars undercut human drivers' livelihoods, turning what was once a viable income source into a precarious situation.
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For Atlanta rideshare driver Bob Chouhan, the city streets used to represent opportunity. Now, every mile driven feels like a countdown.
Drivers say corporate tech is actively undercutting their livelihood.
Some rideshare drivers in Atlanta are reporting a drastic decline in earnings as autonomous vehicles and AI algorithms take over the market.
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