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On June 9, 2024, Wu Jen-Lin, CEO of Idea Farm Innovation Consultancy, discussed how tech entrepreneur Elon Musk announced the launch of a self-driving taxi service on August 8, paving the way for a historic change in human transportation. This shift from fuel-powered vehicles to electric and autonomous cars will revolutionize the energy industry, impact global taxi driver job opportunities, and reshape transportation economics worldwide. Taiwan, led by transport pioneer Hung Chun-Tse, aims to adapt self-driving taxis to its unique environment, emphasizing human-centered innovation for societal and economic benefits. As Taiwan envisions becoming a leading hub for self-driving taxis globally, the concept of dual-operation 'Twintaxi' models, transforming drivers into fleet navigators for autonomous vehicles, emerges as a key strategy, highlighting the future potential and challenges of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and Mobility On Demand (MOD).
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