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Are robotaxis finally here?

Fully self-driving cars for hire have been hailed as the technology of the future for years now. That future has finally arrived -- but only in some cities.

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Camila Flamiano Domonoske covers cars, energy and the future of mobility for NPR's Business Desk. She can be reached via encrypted message at camiladomonoske.42 on Signal.
Rob Schmitz is NPR's international correspondent based in Berlin.
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