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Card 790 of 9972026-09-10 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-09-10

Shotgun Cab Wants Chicago to Put Everyone in the Front Seat

shotguncab.net Observed source
Editorial interest 82/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A research-backed proposal for a Chicago-owned fleet of two-seat, driverless electric cabs.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-10 issue.

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The proposal is organized around a two-seat autonomous electric cab, with sections addressing commuters, city policy, vehicle design, research, objections, and implementation. Its supporting material cites Waymo mileage, IIHS and NHTSA safety findings, Chicago crash data, Illinois electricity data, and public transportation records. The page presents lower fares, continuous availability, and reduced parking and crash impacts as intended outcomes, while a fare table and fleet operation remain described as future steps.

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NicheUnusually specific use
HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade

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