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New York Governor Kathy Hochul is reportedly engaged on laws to open the pathway for robotaxis throughout New York — nicely, in every single place besides New York Metropolis.
“New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to introduce laws that will successfully legalize robotaxis within the state — apart from its most populous metropolis: New York Metropolis,” TechCrunch studies. “Particulars on the proposed laws and when it is likely to be launched are skinny. Nonetheless, there are some hints contained inside a doc that outlines an array of proposals and guarantees Hochul made in her State of the State handle.”
That mentioned, the phrases and phrases utilized in that doc are fairly obscure. Although, for all intents and functions, they have to be music to Waymo’s ears. Really, Waymo has already responded. “With the Governor’s management, New York has the chance to pair its investments in slower speeds, higher visitors enforcement, and first-in-the-nation congestion administration methods with Waymo’s demonstrably secure expertise, making a future the place residing in New York is safer, simpler, and extra accessible. We’re able to work with leaders across the state to make this future a actuality, and produce new infrastructure, profession alternatives, and funding to the Empire State,” commented Justin Kintz, Waymo’s head of world public coverage.
Whereas different locations, like Arizona and California, have had avenues for robotaxi testing and improvement for years, New York has been caught far behind. One specific coverage, requiring that drivers at all times have at the least one hand on the wheel, has been a specific blockade. However the state appears prepared to maneuver previous that.
That mentioned, with regard to NYC, the big taxi community/taxi foyer is maintaining Waymo and different robotaxi firms at bay for now. Good luck getting a industrial robotaxi license from the Taxi and Limousine Fee.
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