Champaign Voices

Robotaxis Expand Service Area; Steering Wheel Collectors Form Clubs

Published: September 15, 2026

Autonomous ride-hail grew into new cities amid crashes, hype, and the slow death of small talk with drivers. What do you think?

“I miss complaining to a person about traffic.”

“If there's no driver, who do I thank for arriving alive?”

“I'll drive myself into the sunset, thanks.”