Observed arrival · 2026-09-09
Shotgun Cab makes the case for Chicago's two-seat robotaxi
A researched proposal for a Chicago-owned fleet of autonomous, electric cabs designed with two front seats and no driver.
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The page frames autonomous taxis as a municipal transportation proposal rather than merely a private ride-hailing product. Its argument combines vehicle constraints—two seats, no steering wheel or pedals, and a stated sub-$30,000 target—with Chicago crash figures, transit limitations, and Illinois electricity data. It also links out to research from Waymo, IIHS, NHTSA, city datasets, and local reporting. The page discusses a future fare table and invites readers to save a seat, but the extract does not show an operating fleet or available rides.
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