Texas poll shows support for autonomous vehicles alongside demand for stronger safety regulations
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Steven Ardary
Summary
A new poll by Safe Autonomous Vehicles Everywhere in the United States reveals that Texans in Austin, Dallas, and Houston broadly support self-driving vehicles but have significant safety concerns. Only 36% of Austin residents, 25% of Dallas residents, and 22% of Houston residents consider autonomous vehicles safe. The vast majority (80-83%) support requiring autonomous vehicle companies to meet stronger safety standards and be held accountable.
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bskyTexas poll shows support for autonomous vehicles alongside demand for stronger safety regulationsfox7austin.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledTexans support the idea of self-driving vehicles, but want stronger safety standards and accountability from the companies that put them on the road
36% in Austin consider the vehicles safe. That number drops to 25% in Dallas and 22% in Houston
80-83% of those polled support requiring autonomous vehicle companies to re
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