Waymo to Start Testing Autonomous Vehicles in NYC's Manhattan and Brooklyn
TL;DR
Self-driving cars by Waymo are set to begin testing on NYC streets under strict safety regulations, with a pilot program involving trained safety drivers, but face strong opposition from unions concerned about safety, emergency access, and job losses. The city sees this as a step toward modernizing transportation, while unions warn of risks and potential harm to workers and pedestrians.
Topics:businesstechnology#autonomous-vehicles#nyc#self-driving-cars#technology#union-opposition#waymo
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