Uber and Driverless Cars

Uber 與無人駕駛車


Introduction

Uber does not make its own driverless cars now. Instead, it helps other car companies sell their rides.

Uber 目前並不製造自己的無人駕駛車,而是協助其他汽車公司銷售其接送服務。

Main Body

Uber works with 25 other companies. Uber wants new laws in New Jersey. These laws say companies must use many human drivers. This helps Uber because other companies must use Uber's app.

Uber 與 25 家其他公司合作。Uber 希望新澤西州制定新法律,規定公司必須雇用大量人類駕駛員。這對 Uber 有利,因為其他公司必須使用 Uber 的應用程式。

In Washington, Uber says we need both humans and robots. They say this protects jobs. In the past, Uber fought the law. Now, Uber wants to work with the government.

在華盛頓,Uber 表示我們需要人類與機器人並行。他們認為這樣可以保護就業機會。過去 Uber 曾反對法律,但現在 Uber 希望與政府合作。

The government is worried about safety. Some driverless cars do not see police or fire trucks. The government tells companies to fix this. Some companies are now fighting.

政府對安全性感到擔憂。部分無人駕駛車無法識別警車或消防車。政府要求公司解決此問題,目前有些公司正在對此進行爭執。

Conclusion

Uber wants to be the main app for all driverless cars. At the same time, the government wants these cars to be safe.

Uber 希望成為所有無人駕駛車的主要應用程式。同時,政府也希望這些汽車是安全的。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The Power of 'WANT'

In this story, we see a very useful word for A2 students: Want.

It tells us about a goal or a desire. It is simple and direct.

How it works in the text:

  • Uber wants new laws. \rightarrow (They desire a change in the rules)
  • Uber wants to work with the government. \rightarrow (This is their goal)
  • The government wants these cars to be safe. \rightarrow (This is their requirement)

💡 Pro Tip: The 'Want' Formula

  1. Want + Object (Thing) Example: I want a car. / Uber wants laws.

  2. Want + To + Action (Verb) Example: I want to drive. / Uber wants to work.


Quick Check: Compare the Meaning

PhraseMeaning
Uber wants lawsThey need the laws to exist.
Uber wants to workThey want to perform an action.

Vocabulary Learning

driverless (adj.)
A car that can drive without a person
Example:A driverless car uses computers to move.
laws (n.)
Official rules of a country
Example:You must follow the laws of the city.
protects (v.)
To keep someone or something safe
Example:A helmet protects your head when you ride a bike.
government (n.)
The group of people who control a country
Example:The government makes new rules for schools.
safety (n.)
The state of being safe from danger
Example:The driver cares about the safety of the passengers.
Practice A2 words in a crossword