Protests are rising as authorities try to control the expansion of autonomous vehicles. Gwyn Topham, a Guardian transport worker, says: 'We should all be worried.' Florentina Ghiuzan, a driver for Uber, expresses concern about the future of the city and local policies. 'The robots could be a problem for us,' she says. 'I don't think we should allow them so soon.' TfL (Transport for London) approved these operations, but it has been criticized by various sector groups. A recent report asked governments to delegate responsibility to local authorities for robotaxi operations.

The debate is divided between those who want immediate introduction of robots and those who fear this could lead to a significant reduction in driving positions. Robots could have a significant impact on urban mobility and traffic, but also on public transportation services for people with disabilities. Protests against the project have already taken place during tomorrow's demonstration, with Uber drivers and other activists gathering near Wayve and Uber depots in London.

These demonstrations show the intensification of tensions between drivers and industry technicians. Some trade unions are trying to influence local politics, while other organizations are involved in discussions on how to manage the safety of robots and their application in non-residential areas. Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, and TfL officials express concerns about the future of these autonomous vehicles, but they are not yet convinced that London must accept these cars without further examinations.

Despite being still in testing phase, robots represent a profound change in urban transport. The question of how to manage them and what regulations we need to expect to ensure safety and social justice remains a controversial and important issue.