[jfengel]

I'd have thought LA was perfect for robotaxis. It is famously a driving, not walking, city. Everything is very spread out, so you have to drive to every place and park there.

It's also famous for its traffic, something automation can handle well (just follow the car in front of you). The real problems come with the unexpected, especially human beings jumping out in front of you (unarmored or in a car).

Mind you the city could really benefit from walkable neighborhoods and public transit, but that requires more planning than most lawmakers are up for.