The group’s actions often stem from the fact that local residents do not have a say in the decision-making processes of tech companies that test their products in the city.
Safe Street Rebels advocates for car-free spaces, equality of transportation, and a reduction in drone dominance. They demand transparency on safety issues from companies that produce driverless cars and seek mechanisms to hold robot taxis accountable for traffic violations. They are concerned about issues such as affordability, environmental impact and possible job losses.
The group’s website has a list of 266 incidents involving robot taxis, including accidents, traffic jams, and even the death of a dog (John Wick does not confirm this).
Despite the unconventional way of using traffic cones, the activists’ goal is to redesign the urban space to prioritize public transport, cyclists, and pedestrians over cars.
Source: Ferra
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