New York City's Permitting System for Robotaxis
New York City has introduced a permitting system for companies testing robotaxis on its streets, requiring human safety drivers at all times. The city aims to regulate self-driving vehicle testing to ensure safety and proficiency in the urban environment. Only vehicles with human safety drivers will be permitted for testing on public roads.
Key Points
- Human safety drivers mandated at all times for testing
- Strict requirements for companies to be eligible for testing
- Data from AV testing to be available on the city's Open Data portal
Pros
- Regulating self-driving vehicle testing for safety
- Ensuring preparedness of companies to test technology in urban environments
Cons
- Restricting fully driverless vehicles from testing on public roads