Teamsters Applaud SF for Backing Local AV Control Bill

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San Francisco has passed a resolution in favor of Senate Bill 915 (SB 915), which will permit local governments in California to regulate autonomous vehicles. This move adds to the support from the Oakland City Council, Los Angeles City Council, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, and San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. The move is significant as San Francisco has been a hotspot for incidents involving autonomous vehicles, including accidents involving pedestrians and first responders.

San Francisco Endorses SB 915, CPUC Greenlights Waymo Robotaxis Expansion

San Francisco supports Senate Bill 915 (SB 915) introduced by State Sen. Dave Cortese. This legislation enables local governments in California to regulate autonomous vehicles (AVs).

Peter Finn, Teamsters Joint Council 7 President, praises this move, emphasizing that AVs' potential dangers require strong regulations, starting with SB 915.

SB 915 is part of the CARS legislative package that aims to ensure public safety and job protection. San Francisco's endorsement of SB 915 is crucial due to its encounters with robotaxis causing accidents and traffic disruptions.

Nevertheless, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and Department of Motor Vehicles have resisted implementing substantial AV safety measures. Recently, the CPUC approved the expansion of Waymo robotaxis in Los Angeles and San Francisco, despite Waymo's recent software recall due to collision incidents.

For more on Teamsters Joint Council 7, representing 100,000 members in 18 local unions, visit teamstersjc7.org.

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