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Business English Reading Comprehension: Protesting Self-Driving Cars in San Francisco

Read a business news article about protests against self-driving vehicles in San Francisco, then answer comprehension questions.



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STEP 1 — Read the article:
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STEP 2 — Answer the questions below:



1. Which statement about Waymo taxis is correct?
2. What happened to Waymo vehicles during the recent power outage in San Francisco?
3. How many people were protesting outside the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)?
4. The commission was meeting to ______________.
5. The same company that owns Waymo also owns ______________.
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📚 Important Words to Know
autonomous vehicle — a self-driving car that uses sensors and AI to navigate without human input
regulatory approval — official permission from a government agency to operate a product or service
liability — legal responsibility for damages or injuries caused by a product or action
public safety — measures and policies designed to protect citizens from harm in public spaces
disruptive technology — an innovation that significantly changes the way an existing market or industry operates
ride-hailing — a transportation service where passengers book rides via a smartphone app
protest — a public demonstration against a policy, product, or practice
permit — official authorization to conduct a specific activity in a regulated area
incident report — an official document recording the details of an accident or unexpected event
technology rollout — the staged process of releasing a new technology to users or markets
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