California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required trained drivers to oversee autonomous trucks
would not only lead to job losses but that some trucks – particularly those weighing over 80,000 pounds – would prove hazardous. The bill would have kept trained drivers in the cabin to oversee autonomous trucks, which is said to have been one way to stop job losses.saying they expect the veto to cost Californians 250,000 jobs. There are roughly 200,000 commercial drivers in the state, according to Teamsters.
Those who were against the bill argued that having humans present would hamper the chances of moving towards fully autonomous goods hauling. The development of autonomous vehicles has proved to be tougher than expected for most, with multiple companies either laying employees off or shuttering completely.
Opponents of the bill argued that driverless vehicles are already present in the state and have produced fewer accidents than those operated by humans. The business case is strong, too, with the being a prime area to test out self-driving tech for haulage. In his veto message, Newsom said that any regulations framed by the Department of Motor Vehicles would be transparent, with inputs from stakeholders and experts to ensure safety.
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