Proposal seeks to tax companies that use delivery robots, driverless vehicles in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A Philadelphia City Council member wants to tax companies that use robots and driverless vehicles instead of human workers.

The proposal would cover delivery robots, self-driving cars and automated shuttles.

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The proposal still needs approval from the full council.

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