Autonomous trucks wouldn’t be allowed on the road in California without a driver until at least 2031 under legislation state lawmakers advanced Tuesday.
The Senate Transportation Committee approved the bill (A.B. 316), which is backed by labor unions. It comes amid mounting concerns about the effects of automation on jobs and frustration with the rollout of autonomous taxi services in San Francisco.
Opponents argue the measure would effectively ban autonomous trucks in California and significantly curb the expansion of a sector with deep roots in the state’s technology industry. But supporters contend the legislation doesn’t rule out the ...
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