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Why are robotaxis so risky?

Robotaxis are self-driving cars that operate without human drivers, aiming to revolutionise transport. However, the technology faces significant regulatory hurdles, safety concerns, and immense development costs. Many companies have struggled to make them profitable or widely accepted, making Tesla's pivot a high-stakes move in a very uncertain market.

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