"In assessing the merits of driverless taxis (Driverless taxis from Waymo will be on London's roads next year, US firm announces, 15 October), passengers should consider the cautions presented in Christian Wolmar's book Driverless Cars: On a Road to Nowhere. Adherence to Isaac Asimov's first law of robotics (A robot may not injure a human being) requires the taxi to stop if a person steps in front of it. Highway robbery or worse may be facilitated."
"Your article (Parliamentary staff of colour earn 2,000 less than white colleagues, study suggests, 12 October) says that disabled employees earn 646 less a year than able-bodied colleagues. Disabilities come in many forms, not all physical. Some of us are ablebodied and disabled. Sara L Uckelman Durham Adrian Chiles's column on the Stourbridge Shuttle (16 October) doesn't mention its most significant feature: George the station cat, known to his social media followers as a source of wisdom, a mental health advocate and a photogenic delight."
Driverless taxis that are programmed to stop for pedestrians can create safety vulnerabilities that opportunistic criminals might exploit. Vehicles required to halt when a person steps into their path could facilitate highway robbery or other harms. Pay disparities affect parliamentary staff, with staff of colour earning around 2,000 less and disabled employees earning about 646 less per year than some colleagues. Disability encompasses many non-physical conditions, and some individuals identify as both able-bodied and disabled. A station cat named George serves as a social-media figure, mental-health advocate, photogenic presence and fundraiser for various causes. Readers are invited to submit letters for consideration.
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