Minneapolis weighs ban on driverless robotaxis to protect rideshare drivers
The Minneapolis City Council is considering a proposal to effectively ban driverless robotaxis, as several council members push to protect the jobs of more than 10,000 rideshare drivers in the state. The proposed ordinance would require commercial autonomous vehicles to be staffed by “human monitors” earning minimum pay rates, a direct challenge to the business […]
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