Romanian journalists Ionuț Iordache and Sergiu Alexandru experienced the future of urban transport while visiting Los Angeles. The pair, reporting for Gazeta Sporturilor on the 2026 World Cup, sought alternatives to expensive ride-sharing services after a match. They decided to test a driverless taxi, describing the experience as something from a science fiction novel. The autonomous ride proved to be significantly more affordable than traditional options. Specifically, the journalists paid three times less than they would have with Uber. This experiment highlights the growing accessibility and cost-effectiveness of autonomous vehicle technology in major US cities. The report emphasizes the stark price difference between human-driven and AI-driven transport.