Peter Finn – California Globe

Bipartisan Lawmakers, Teamsters Rally In Favor of Bill To Require Drivers in Driverless Trucks

February 13, 2024 2:30 amFebruary 13, 2024 12:50 pm

A massive bi-partisan rally attended by Democratic lawmakers, Republican lawmakers, and the Teamsters Union was held outside the State Capitol in Sacramento on Monday, promoting a bill that would require driverless trucks to have a driver in the vehicle. The...

Local Robotaxi Regulation Bill Introduced In The Senate

January 10, 2024 2:30 amJanuary 10, 2024 2:31 am

A new bill that would allow city and county governments to impose limits and greater regulations on robotaxi services over state organizations was introduced in the Senate on Tuesday with the backing of the Teamsters union. For the last few...

CA Public Utilities Commission Votes 3-1 To Expand Robotaxi Services In San Francisco

August 11, 2023 11:53 amAugust 11, 2023 11:53 am

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted 3-1 on Thursday to expand driverless taxi services in San Francisco despite heavy opposition from both residents, unions, and some lawmakers. Since June 2021, driverless taxis have been a fixture in the city,...