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Minneapolis proposes requiring drivers in autonomous vehicles

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Minneapolis is considering a new ordinance that would require licensed drivers to be present in autonomous vehicles as safety monitors, a move aimed at addressing concerns about safety and job displacement. This proposal, if passed, would be the first of its kind in the U.S., despite numerous states considering regulations for self-driving technology. Waymo, which is testing its vehicles in the city, has stated that the ordinance would effectively ban autonomous vehicles and has pointed to studies showing their vehicles have a lower crash rate than human-operated cars. AI

IMPACT This regulatory proposal could set a precedent for other cities, potentially slowing the deployment of fully autonomous vehicles and impacting the growth of the robotaxi industry.

RANK_REASON A city council is proposing a novel regulatory measure for autonomous vehicles, impacting a major industry player. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Minneapolis proposes requiring drivers in autonomous vehicles

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sasha Rogelberg ·

    Americans are so concerned about autonomous vehicles that Minneapolis is considering requiring drivers to sit inside Waymos

    A proposed ordinance would require human “safety monitors” to be paid at least a minimum wage to sit in these self-driving cars.

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