Trump Administration Pushes for Looser Self-Driving Car Regulations

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is prioritizing the creation of a federal framework for self-driving vehicles, which could benefit Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a significant Trump supporter. Current regulations hinder the deployment of fully autonomous vehicles, but new rules could facilitate their mass adoption. The team is considering candidates for Transportation Secretary, including former Uber executive Emil Michael, to lead these efforts. Past legislative attempts to regulate autonomous vehicles have faced challenges, but a bipartisan measure is being discussed to establish federal rules.