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Americans are so concerned about autonomous vehicles that Minneapolis is considering ...
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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Minneapolis city councilors proposed an ordinance requiring autonomous vehicles like Waymo to have a licensed safety driver present, reflecting growing public safety and worker concerns despite no state-level regulations. This is the first such measure in the U.S. while the robotaxi market is expanding and remains met with high public apprehension.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 2 sources have reported it between 16 Sep 2026 and 17 Sep 2026.
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Minneapolis requires drivers inside autonomous vehicles as a safety monitor, creating a precedent that could spread. You need to prepare for tighter local regulations that could limit driverless deployments and reshape your go-to-market plans.
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2 sources · first reported 16 Sep 2026 · latest 17 Sep 2026
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