BBC Tests New Self-Driving Uber Taxis in London
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Vocabulary
self-driving /ˌself ˈdraɪvɪŋ/ adjective
able to move and control itself without a human operator
Self-driving cars use computers to navigate city streets.
taxi /ˈtæksi/ noun
a car that takes people places for money
I called a taxi to get to the airport.
technology /tekˈnɑːlədʒi/ noun
machines and systems created using science
Modern technology helps doctors treat patients better.
Article
The BBC recently tested a new type of taxi in London. This taxi does not have a human driver. Instead, a computer controls the car. Uber is now offering rides in these self-driving cars. BBC reporter Zoe Kleinman tried this new service and wrote about her experience.
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