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?

https://tech.slashdot.org/story/26/02/19/231216/new-york-drops-plan-to-legalize-robotaxis-outside-nyc

#Waymo #Robotaxi #NewYork

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 ...