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Robotaxi Rules Loosening: House Eyes AV Legislation
7 Jan
Summary
- House committee to hold hearing on autonomous vehicle legislation January 13.
- Proposed bills aim to ease deployment of vehicles without human controls.
- Legislation seeks to lift annual deployment caps and update safety standards.
The U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to review legislation focused on the future of autonomous vehicles. A committee hearing scheduled for January 13 will explore proposals aimed at making it easier to deploy self-driving cars without human controls, a significant step as robotaxi testing becomes more widespread.
Several legislative measures are on the agenda. Key among these are proposals to increase the annual deployment limit for autonomous vehicles to 90,000. Additionally, the committee will examine ways to address and update safety standards that were originally drafted with human drivers in mind, adapting them for a new era of automated transport.
This legislative push reflects the ongoing expansion of robotaxi services and the evolving landscape of automotive technology. The hearings aim to remove regulatory hurdles, potentially accelerating the integration of fully autonomous vehicles into public transportation and personal mobility.
