Robotaxis are expanding, but regulatory challenges are emerging. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul withdrew a proposal earlier this year to allow driverless robotaxis outside New York City due to opposition from taxi drivers, unions, and state lawmakers. As of now, commercial driverless service remains illegal in the state, and efforts to legalize it are stalled. In Washington, D.C., labor unions are opposing legislation that would legalize commercial robotaxis, while lawmakers are considering a cap of 200 vehicles and a 15-cent-per-mile fee to support Metro upgrades and assist workers displaced by autonomous vehicles.
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Expansion of Robotaxis Faces Regulatory Challenges
The expansion of robotaxis is facing regulatory hurdles in both New York and Washington, D.C. In New York, a proposal to allow driverless robotaxis was withdrawn due to opposition, while in D.C., unions are fighting against legislation to legalize them, with lawmakers considering vehicle caps and fees.
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