Newsom pushes back against autonomous trucking bill despite support from California Democrats

Gavin Newsom's (D-CA) administration has opposed the bill sponsored by Democratic Assemblywoman Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and supported by the Teamsters Union that seeks to regulate self-driving trucks. Teamsters Union members argue the legislation would save jobs for truck drivers and secure California's roads, stating that higher standards are needed for autonomous vehicles. While Breed fights against autonomous trucks, San Francisco has been leading the charge in commercializing self-driving taxis. The expansion of Cruise and Waymo was a major step for the robotaxi industry, initially allowing around 600 autonomous vehicles to roam. Original Location: Newsom pushes back against autonomous trucking bill despite support from California DemocratsWashington Examiner Videos