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    Self-driving cars are rolling out in LA. Are they safe?

    A series of high-profile accidents involving autonomous vehicles has some Angelenos nervous about their future in the city.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Dec 18, 2023 • 8m Listen

    A series of high-profile accidents involving autonomous vehicles has some Angelenos nervous about their future in the city.

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    Driverless cars: Is it safe to be a passenger?
    1. 0:00What it’s like to ride in a car with no one in the driver’s seat
    2. 9:17Self-driving cars are rolling out in LA. Are they safe?You’re reading this
    3. 17:19What does the future hold for self-driving cars in LA?
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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Driverless cars: Is it safe to be a passenger?
    1. 0:00What it’s like to ride in a car with no one in the driver’s seat
    2. 9:17Self-driving cars are rolling out in LA. Are they safe?You’re reading this
    3. 17:19What does the future hold for self-driving cars in LA?
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