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Minneapolis residents set to sound off on "human monitor" ordinance for driverless rideshares
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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Minneapolis City Council is considering an ordinance that requires a licensed human monitor to be present in the driver's seat of all driverless rideshare vehicles, aiming to ensure safety and protect existing rideshare jobs. The proposal, opposed by Waymo as effectively banning autonomous vehicles, could take effect next fall following a public hearing.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 1 source has reported it between 22 Sep 2026 and 1 Oct 2026.
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You face new regulatory hurdles as driverless rideshares in Minneapolis must carry a human driver. If you're developing autonomous vehicle services, prepare contingency plans or pivot strategies in driverless deployment within this market.
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1 source · first reported 22 Sep 2026 · latest 1 Oct 2026
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