California is stepping into the future of transportation—with caution. The state's DMV just unveiled draft regulations requiring safety drivers in all autonomous vehicles, including long-haul trucks, amid heated debates over safety and jobs. 🚗💨
The rules, open for public feedback until October 14, aim to balance innovation with accountability. While startups like Waabi (testing self-driving trucks in Texas) see opportunities, unions like the Teamsters warn of ‘risks to jobs and public safety.’ 💼⚠️
Tech giants aren’t off the hook either: Alphabet’s Waymo and GM’s Cruise face scrutiny after recent accidents in cities. Meanwhile, California lawmakers doubled down, passing bills this week to mandate human operators in driverless trucks and accident reporting. Will Gov. Newsom sign them into law? 📜🔍
From highways to hashtags, the road to autonomous freight is anything but smooth. Buckle up! 🌐🚛
