Congress targets robotaxis after clashes with emergency responders

A US bill, the "AV Emergency Response Coordination Act," has been proposed to create federal safety standards for robotaxis. It would mandate emergency protocols and give cities the power to "geofence" autonomous vehicles to prevent them from interfering with first responders.

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