Topic: labor opposition
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Robotaxis Launch as Public Pushback Grows
Robotaxi expansion is outpacing regulatory frameworks, creating intense political and legal conflicts between tech companies, labor unions, and policymakers over safety and worker displacement. Several jurisdictions, including New York and Washington D.C., have stalled or rejected commercial driv...
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Aurora to Deploy Hundreds of Driverless Trucks by 2026
Aurora Innovation plans to deploy hundreds of driverless trucks by 2026, following a rescheduled commercial launch and a temporary, strategic reintroduction of safety drivers. The high-speed highway environment presents unique technical challenges for autonomous trucks, contributing to industry c...
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Self-Driving Trucks Begin Official Testing on California Highways
California's DMV granted permits to Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI to test self-driving trucks on public roads, ending a prior ban on heavy autonomous vehicles after new regulations adopted on April 28. The permits require a human safety operator at all times and prohibit operation on roads with...
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