It was supposed to be just another hectic day on New Delhi’s roads. Instead, early this month, several e-rickshaws on the Indian capital’s crowded streets reportedly came to a halt mid-ride in separate incidents that left drivers stranded and passengers searching for answers. Videos of the disruption quickly went viral on social media, turning a local transport breakdown into a national debate. The alleged culprit was not a mechanical failure – it was software. And the trail led to...
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