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Chapter Three - Right Place

accumulated experience helps hasten the maturity of self-
driving technology. Therefore, a number of consultancy

firms estimated that by 2030, robotaxis will become
gradually popular.

This epoch-making trend, which is comparable to that of

replacing the horse and carriage with the modern car more
than 100 years ago, will not only change the daily lives of
humankind, but it will also lead to massive unemployment,
changes in urban planning and land use, and legislative

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Hong Kong: Location-based data essential

The emergence of AVs poses both a challenge and an

opportunity for Hong Kong. With its unique road conditions,
we have confusing road signs, narrow roads crowded with
road users, in addition to typhoons. Currently, no AV has
been allowed to be tested on public roads. We are lagging

behind.

Fortunately, the 2018-19 Budget pointed out that it is