With the entry of companies such as Mobileye and Waymo, and the ascendance of cyber-friendly Eric Adams to the mayoralty, city officials are having more conversations about driverless cars. Recently, City Council Members Justin Brannan, Brad Lander and Rafael Salamanca sponsored new legislation related to the licensing and use of autonomous vehicles as taxis. Here’s a roundup of questions and answers about the past, present and future of driverless cars in the city.
Q: What is New York’s history with autonomous vehicles?
A: The history of autonomous vehicles in New York is knotty and contentious. Opponents have long argued that New York’s streets are too congested and chaotic to accommodate
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