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Autonomous trucking company from California hauling IKEA products in Texas, causing concerns among drivers

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on October 25, 2022 · The president of the Greater Houston Trucking Association says its members worry about potential job losses and wage decreases with the advent of self-driving freight vehicles.

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Posted on May 10, 2023 · The California-based subsidiary of General Motors began operating autonomous ride-hailing early last year in San Francisco before expanding to Austin and Phoenix. Human-supervised test drives in Houston will start next week.

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