D.C. Council Rejects Bill to Allow Driverless VehiclesD.C. Rejects Robotaxi Bill After Worker Protections Fall ShortD.C. Rejects Driverless Cars Despite Safety Case
The D.C. Council’s transportation committee rejected legislation on November 12 that would have allowed autonomous cabs and delivery vans across the District, citing concerns including worker impacts and safety.The D.C. Council’s transportation committee rejected a driverless-vehicle bill on November 12, with opponents citing worker displacement and unresolved local safety concerns.The D.C. Council’s transportation committee rejected a bill on November 12 that would have authorized driverless vehicles, despite evidence cited by supporters of fewer crashes.