Driverless cars can now operate like taxis in San Francisco, raising safety concerns

Driverless cars can now operate like taxis in San Francisco, raising safety concernsIn a controversial decision, California state officials voted this week to allow certain driverless cars to operate like taxis in San Francisco. SCOTT SIMON, HOST:People in San Francisco can see driverless cars cruising their streets. SIMON: And what was behind this decision to expand the use of driverless cars? In a 3-to-1 vote, the commission decided to let self-driving cars expand their programs and allow them to basically operate like taxis. So the San Francisco police and fire departments have been really vocal on this issue.