Minneapolis driverless car ordinance would require human monitors
A proposed ordinance in Minneapolis would require autonomous vehicle companies to staff every car with a paid human safety monitor. Under the mandate, these operators must remain in the driver’s seat to oversee the vehicle’s performance at all times.
The proposal would require autonomous vehicle companies to put a paid "safety monitor" in the driver's seat of every car.
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