Self-driving cars begin testing on NYC streets; unions push back on the road ahead
Self-driving cars will soon be rolling through the streets of Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn under the watch of a trained driver, but the rollout has met resistance from unions who are concerned about street safety, emergency access, and future job losses.
Mayor Eric Adams and city transportation officials announced Thursday that Waymo has received New York City’s first-ever permit to test autonomous vehicles under what officials called the nation’s toughest safety rules.
The permit allows the ...
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