Minneapolis driverless car ordinance would require human monitors

Minneapolis City Council members propose an ordinance requiring autonomous vehicles to have a human safety monitor with access to controls to protect rideshare jobs, potentially blocking companies like Waymo from operating without such a monitor. The measure would also mandate city operating licenses by October 2024.

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