Don Adkins was walking along the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles late one night this month when he heard a plea for help.
Please close the right-side rear door, thanks, Adkins recalled a synthetic voice… [+177 chars]
When robot taxis get stuck, a secret army of humans comes to the rescue - The Washington Post
Waymo robotaxis get stranded when a passenger leaves the door open. Tow truck operators can get paid $22 to close a door and set them free again.
By:Lisa Bonos
Source:The Washington Post
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