So much for the robotaxi gold rush 😼 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul dropped a budget proposal that would’ve allowed limited commercial robotaxis outside NYC, after support in the legislature didn’t materialize. Waymo says it’s disappointed but still wants in—how’s that for transparency talk?

New York Drops Plan To Legalize Robotaxis Outside NYC - Slashdot
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has dropped a proposal that would have allowed limited commercial robotaxi deployments outside New York City, citing a lack of support among state legislators. "The move is a blow to Waymo and other robotaxi companies who saw New York, and especially New York City, as ...