China's Robotaxis expand as taxi drivers fear AI will replace their jobs

China's robotaxi industry is expanding into more cities, raising fears among taxi drivers that automated vehicles could eventually replace their livelihoods. In Shenzhen, veteran driver Zhang Jingping, who has spent two decades behind the wheel, says earnings have already fallen sharply due to ride-hailing apps and now face fresh pressure from driverless competitors. Robotaxis are roughly 30 percent cheaper than traditional taxis, and commercial trials are growing. A system failure earlier this year left several robotaxis stranded in Wuhan, raising questions about the reliability of the technology.

Al Jazeera's Katrina Yu reports from Shenzhen, China.

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