Robotaxis are real now — so is the pushback
Robotaxis are expanding commercially, but they're facing significant regulatory and political pushback from traditional taxi industries and unions. Governor Hochul withdrew a proposal to allow driverless robotaxis outside New York City after opposition from taxi drivers, unions, and state lawmakers, leaving commercial driverless service illegal in the state. The growth of robotaxi technology is being met with an equally strong fight over who controls the rules governing their deployment.
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Robotaxis are real now — so is the pushback
Robotaxis are expanding commercially, but they're facing significant regulatory and political pushback from traditional taxi industries and unions. Governor Hochul withdrew a proposal to allow driverless robotaxis outside New York City after opposition from taxi drivers, unions, and state lawmakers, leaving commercial driverless service illegal in the state. The growth of robotaxi technology is being met with an equally strong fight over who controls the rules governing their deployment.
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