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DC Eyes Driverless Cars on City Streets
12 Aug
Summary
- Washington, D.C. is considering new legislation for autonomous vehicles.
- The proposal includes a phased approval process for driverless car companies.
- Initial phases allow testing without a human operator, followed by a capped fleet.
Legislation is being considered in Washington, D.C. that could permit autonomous vehicles to operate commercially on city streets. The proposal outlines a phased approval process designed to carefully introduce driverless technology. Initially, companies would be allowed to test their autonomous vehicles without a human safety driver present. This would be followed by a controlled expansion, capping the fleet size at 200 vehicles. Continued broader operations would be contingent upon companies proving their vehicles can perform safely. This initiative aims to balance innovation with public safety concerns.
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