SF voter support for robotaxis jumped from 44% to 67% as people actually rode them
NathanpmYoung · x · 2026-10-21
Polling cited by ProgressChamber shows San Francisco voter sentiment on robotaxis flipped: 44% support / 51% oppose in Sept 2023, rising to 67% support / 29% oppose by July 2025. The argument: opposition peaks before anyone has ridden one — much like congestion pricing — meaning cities like D.C., New York and Massachusetts are deciding at peak fear and minimum experience.
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