In San Francisco, being a human instead of a robot will cost you


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In San Francisco, being a human instead of a robot will cost youWant to drive a taxi in San Francisco? Hundreds of human taxi drivers in the city purchased taxi medallions for $250,000 — then some saw their wages plummet. Human drivers may receive tickets for violating traffic rules. They are required to participate in programs that provide rides for elderly people and those with disabilities in San Francisco. "It is a deeply felt sense of unfairness amongst the taxi drivers and especially those who bought the medallions," said Evelyn Engel, a member of the board of the San Francisco Taxi Workers Alliance.