Beshear Vetoes Driverless Vehicle Bill, Backed by Teamsters
Editorial StaffThe Facts -
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear vetoes driverless vehicle bill, HB7.
- Teamsters argue bill could end middle-class jobs and compromise road safety.
- Polls suggest Kentucky voters largely oppose autonomous vehicles.
Teamsters Battle Against Autonomous Vehicle Bills Impacting Jobs and Public Safety
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, with backing from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, vetoed House Bill 7 (HB7). This bill threatened to introduce autonomous vehicles to Kentucky roads, endangering jobs and public safety.
Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman praised Governor Beshear's decision, urging legislators to reconsider their support for such detrimental legislation. He emphasized the bill's potential impact on middle-class jobs and road safety, pledging the Teamsters' resistance against similar proposals.
Surveys demonstrate over 80% of Kentucky voters would disapprove of legislators approving autonomous vehicle bills. There is widespread concern regarding job displacement and safety risks. This sentiment reflects national opinion, with a AAA study indicating over 91% of U.S. drivers are fearful or uncertain about fully autonomous vehicles.
Teamsters Vice President Avral Thompson and President John Stovall echo the call for legislators to prioritize constituents over lobbyists and protect jobs. They encourage Kentuckians to urge lawmakers to uphold Governor Beshear's veto.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, founded in 1903, represents 1.3 million laborers in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit the Teamsters at Teamster.org and follow on Twitter @Teamsters and Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
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