“Putting an autonomous vehicle in any form takes away a job. You keep eliminating jobs, who’s going to buy your goods?"

Keith Hill, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241, which represents Chicago Transit Authority and Pace employees, warning about the economic impact of driverless technology. Hill made the remark as labor groups rallied against legislation that would allow autonomous vehicle pilot programs in Illinois, arguing the shift could threaten jobs across transportation and related industries and have a broader ripple effect on the middle class and consumer economy. (Chicago Tribune)