New York Governor Clears Path for Robotaxis Everywhere, with One Notable Exception

New York City will be a notable exclusion from proposed legislation to legalize commercial robotaxis across the state. The legislation, announced by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, aims to allow robotaxis to operate on public roads, but with some caveats. According to ^[2] TechCrunch, the governor's office has clarified that New York City will not be included in the initial rollout of the legislation.

The legislation, which is expected to be signed into law soon, would allow robotaxis to operate on public roads in the state, but with certain restrictions. For example, the robotaxis would need to be equipped with advanced safety features, such as multiple sensors and cameras, and would need to be able to communicate with other vehicles on the road.

The exclusion of New York City from the initial rollout of the legislation has raised some eyebrows, with some critics arguing that it is unfair to exclude the city from the benefits of the legislation. However, the governor's office has argued that the exclusion is necessary to ensure that the robotaxis are safe and reliable.

The legislation is part of a broader effort to promote the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles in the state. The governor's office has said that the goal is to make New York a leader in the development of autonomous vehicles, and to create jobs and economic opportunities in the industry.

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