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Alphabet-owned company is lobbying US regulators to approve the deployment of fully autonomous taxi services.
MAIN POINTS
- Alphabet is pushing for regulatory approval of autonomous taxis.
- The company seeks to operate without human drivers.
- US regulators are the target for this initiative.
- The goal is to clear a path for autonomous taxi services.
TAKEAWAYS
- Alphabet aims to innovate transportation with driverless taxis.
- Regulatory approval is crucial for launching autonomous services.
- The initiative reflects a shift towards autonomous vehicle technology.
- Success could set a precedent for future autonomous transport services.