MN: There’s one more chance to speak on plan requiring human monitors in Minneapolis robotaxis

The ordinance would require companies using driverless vehicles for public transportation to hire a human “safety monitor” to sit behind the wheel.

The California-based company’s state and local public policy manager, Adam Lane, called the ordinance’s framework “a de-facto ban” on autonomous vehicles.

“This does not mean a ban on autonomous vehicles; it’s a starting point.

Wonsley said during the committee meeting that Minneapolis is not ready to receive autonomous vehicles.

Waymo’s Lane said “we remain committed to working with officials on a path forward that offers Minnesotans the option to choose fully autonomous transportation.”