China's tech hub, Shenzhen, is taking a giant leap into the future with the expansion of its driverless vehicle program. As part of a broader push for automation, the city is set to deploy hundreds of self-driving taxis and buses on its streets, promising to revolutionize transportation and potentially reshape the urban landscape. However, the move has also raised concerns about the impact on gig economy workers who rely on driving jobs to make a living. With automation on the rise, experts warn that the city's decision could be a harbinger of a larger shift in the global workforce, where humans are increasingly being replaced by machines.
Shenzhen expands driverless vehicles as growing automation drive threatens gig economy workforce
