Legislation
Waymo’s Robotaxis Now Fully Operational in Los Angeles
November 12, 2024
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Waymo’s robotaxis have officially entered the Los Angeles market, but residents might find their service less convenient than traditional rideshares like Uber and Lyft. While Waymo’s fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) are accessible 24/7 through the Waymo One app and no longer require a waitlist, their operation comes with significant restrictions and concerns that may limit their appeal in a city as complex as Los Angeles.
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New CA law protects drivers from police “pretextual stops"
December 29, 2023
Starting January 1st, 2024, per Assembly Bill 2773, police officers can no longer pull over drivers and initiate any interaction with the motorist without first articulating a reasonable suspicion for the stop – and they must do that before asking any other question.Continue reading....
CA DMV orders Cruise driverless cars off the roads
October 24, 2023
California has ordered the company Cruise to immediately stop operations of its driverless cars in the state. The Department of Motor Vehicles said on Tuesday that it was issuing the indefinite suspension because of safety issues with the vehicles.Continue reading....