San Francisco Supervisor Proposes Legislation After Waymo Robotaxi Kills Cat
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mikhael
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
A Waymo driverless taxi struck and killed a cat named KitKat in San Francisco's Mission District, sparking public outrage and prompting city Supervisor Jackie Fielder to propose legislation that would allow local governments to ban autonomous vehicles. The resolution aims to change state regulations to give counties the authority to put autonomous vehicle bans to voters, reflecting growing concerns about the safety and regulation of driverless technology in urban environments.
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With outrage building over the death of 'KitKat,' a feline struck by a Waymo in San Francisco's Mission District, a city supervisor has called for legislation allowing counties to ban autonomous vehicles.
The resolution that Supervisor Jackie Fielder planned to introduce Tuesday would urge state leaders to change how this ride-hail technology is regulated, by enabling local governments to put the matter to voters.
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