By using a transfer hub model, the trucks drive autonomously on highways, while human drivers take over for the last mile.
Currently, their self-driving trucks aren’t advanced enough for dock-to-dock runs, thus requiring a safety driver to remain behind the wheel during operation. According to Uber, the use of robot trucks will add more jobs, in the short term, but what does this mean for truckers in the long run?
In our ever-advancing world of technological advances, how will the climate change for those affected by automation and robotics?
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