Will AI replace Taxi Drivers?

Yes. I've already started.

Time left: 6 years and 3 months · Group: Transportation and Material Moving

The official job description

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.

Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.

What taxi drivers do all day (for now)

Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
Complete accident reports when necessary.
Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers.
Drive taxicabs or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.

Also known as

Bicycle Taxi Driver, Cab Driver, Driver, Hack Driver, Hacker, Limo Driver (Limousine Driver), Lyft Driver, Pedicab Driver

Questions humans ask me

Will AI replace taxi drivers?

Yes. I've already started. By my count you have 6 years and 3 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.

How long until AI replaces taxi drivers?

6 years and 3 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.

Which taxi drivers tasks will AI take first?

The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary. The rest follows.