‘Ride-Sharing Rimshot: Unlikely Duo vs Robotaxis’

A Budding Bromance in the Battle against Robotaxis

Two major forces have decided that the enemy of their enemy is their new best friend. Why? To protest against the wave of robotaxis in California. Meet Teamsters 856, an ally of one of the longest-standing labor unions in the U.S., and Rideshare Drivers United (RDU), the champions of app-based workers.

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s…Teamsters 856 and RDU!

In a move as surprising as your GPS finding a shorter route when you’re already late, they unveiled their new alliance last Friday. With a shared distaste for robotaxis and a love for “responsible guardrails”, these two groups are hopping onboard the same ride.

‘Hot Take’

Well, who knew the day would come when the Teletubbies would join forces with the Power Rangers? Okay, so it’s not quite that level of cultural surprise, but it’s close! So next time you’re caught in the eternal debate of “who would win in a fight, Teamsters 856 or RDU?” remember, the big revelation of the day is, they’d probably just hold hands and collectively eye-roll at robotaxis. Who’s dealing out unexpected plot twists now, eh Hollywood?

Original article: https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/27/stop-the-av-disaster-teamsters-and-rideshare-drivers-join-forces/