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As Waymo test-driving continues, Minneapolis considers autonomous vehicle restrictions
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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Minneapolis City Council is considering an ordinance requiring a human monitor at the wheel of autonomous vehicles to ensure safety and protect rideshare driver jobs, as Waymo continues its test-driving and plans eventual public deployment without drivers.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 5 sources have reported it between 14 Sep 2026 and 1 Oct 2026.
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Minneapolis is making driverless cars harder to deploy by requiring drivers to hold the wheel and be paid minimum wage, putting pressure on you if your business model relies on fully autonomous fleet operations in this city.
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5 sources · first reported 14 Sep 2026 · latest 1 Oct 2026
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