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“Robotaxis” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Introduction to Robotaxis

1. What is a robotaxi?
2. How do you think robotaxis work?
3. Have you ever seen a robotaxi?
4. What do you think are the benefits of using robotaxis?
5. What are some challenges robotaxis might face?

II. Safety and Reliability

6. Do you think robotaxis are safe to ride?
7. How can we make robotaxis safer?
8. What happens if a robotaxi has an accident?
9. How do robotaxis detect obstacles on the road?
10. Would you trust a robotaxi more than a human driver?

III. Environmental Impact

11. Do you think robotaxis are better for the environment than regular cars?
12. How could robotaxis help reduce traffic in cities?
13. What kind of energy do you think robotaxis will use?
14. Can robotaxis help reduce air pollution?
15. How do you think cities will change with robotaxis?

IV. Economic Effects

16. How could robotaxis change jobs in the taxi industry?
17. Do you think robotaxis will be cheaper than regular taxis?
18. How might robotaxis affect public transportation?
19. Would you be willing to pay more for a robotaxi?
20. How could robotaxis create new jobs in technology?

V. Technology Behind Robotaxis

21. What technology do you think makes robotaxis possible?
22. How do robotaxis use sensors to drive?
23. What role does artificial intelligence play in robotaxis?
24. How do robotaxis learn from their experiences?
25. What is the future of technology in robotaxis?

VI. User Experience

26. How do you think riding in a robotaxi would feel?
27. What features would you like to see in a robotaxi?
28. Would you enjoy the ride more if there was no driver?
29. How would you feel about sharing a robotaxi with strangers?
30. What would you do during a ride in a robotaxi?

VII. Regulations and Laws

31. What laws do you think are needed for robotaxis?
32. How should governments regulate robotaxis?
33. Do you think robotaxis should have special licenses?
34. How can we ensure robotaxis follow traffic rules?
35. What happens if a robotaxi breaks the law?

VIII. Future of Robotaxis

36. Do you think robotaxis will be common in the future?
37. How long do you think it will take for robotaxis to be popular?
38. What cities do you think will have robotaxis first?
39. How will robotaxis change the way we travel?
40. What do you hope to see in the future of robotaxis?

IX. Comparisons with Traditional Taxis

41. How are robotaxis different from traditional taxis?
42. Would you prefer a robotaxi over a regular taxi?
43. What are the advantages of traditional taxis compared to robotaxis?
44. How do you think the taxi industry will change with robotaxis?
45. Can robotaxis and traditional taxis coexist?

X. Personal Opinions and Experiences

46. Would you be excited to ride in a robotaxi?
47. Have you ever used a ride-sharing app? How was it?
48. What would be your biggest concern about robotaxis?
49. How do you think your friends would feel about robotaxis?
50. What would you tell someone who is afraid of robotaxis?

XI. Robotaxis in Different Countries

51. Which countries do you think are leading in robotaxi technology?
52. How do you think robotaxis will be received in different cultures?
53. Do you think robotaxis will be popular in rural areas?
54. How might robotaxis affect tourism in different countries?
55. What lessons can countries learn from each other about robotaxis?

XII. Conclusion and Future Thoughts

56. What do you think is the future of transportation with robotaxis?
57. How do you think robotaxis will change our daily lives?
58. What are your hopes for robotaxis in the next 10 years?
59. If you could design a robotaxi, what would it look like?
60. How do you think society will adapt to robotaxis?
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