As autonomous vehicles become more prevalent in some cities, California may put the brakes on driverless trucks. The autonomous vehicle industry has 18-wheelers ready to hit California’s highways.
But a bill making its way to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk would require a human driver in the cab of a big rig until at least 2031. Meantime, another bill that would expand the fleets of driverless taxis is headed for a floor vote in the State Senate.
Lawmakers who oppose that bill will cite the numerous malfunctions and accidents involving Robotaxis in San Francisco.