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

📚 Key vocabulary for this topic
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