Labor unions stall driverless car legislation across multiple U.S. states
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Summary
The article argues that labor unions are actively blocking legislation to advance autonomous vehicle technology in multiple U.S. states, depriving the public of safety and efficiency benefits in order to protect special interests.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAutonomous vehicles have the potential to revolutionize the transportation industry and make U.S. roads safer.
Yet unions are doing everything they can to keep them off the road.
How long will Americans be deprived the fruits of progress simply to protect special interests?
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