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San Diego Officials Contemplate Rules for Robotaxis
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Fusion42 · 25 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
San Diego City Council approved a resolution urging California state agencies to grant local control over autonomous vehicle (robotaxi) deployment, motivated by safety concerns and job protection for taxi drivers. They also called for blocking AV operations at the San Diego airport, contrasting with other US airports allowing AV passenger services.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 4 sources have reported it between 15 Sep 2026 and 25 Sep 2026.
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You face a new regulatory hurdle in California as local authorities push to control or block robotaxi deployment, especially at airports. Acting fast to engage local regulators could open or preserve access routes others may lose.
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4 sources · first reported 15 Sep 2026 · latest 25 Sep 2026
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