If Self-Driving Cars Aren’t Safer Than Human Drivers, They Shouldn’t Be on Public Streets
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The fatal crash involving a self-driving Uber car raises red flags about the testing of autonomous vehicles on city streets.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Self-Driving Cars
Uber Car in Self-Driving Mode Kills Woman in Arizona
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A human was behind the wheel but was not driving when the collision occurred, according to Uber.
Congress Poised to Let Autonomous Car Companies Run Wild in Cities
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Both houses of Congress are crafting regulations that will set the stage for autonomous vehicles, and they're not off to good start.
Congress and Auto Industry Move to Ban Cities From Regulating Self-Driving Cars
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Automakers and tech companies are pushing a bill through Congress that would handcuff local governments' ability to regulate self-driving vehicles on city streets. Now city transportation officials are demanding a role in drafting legislation before it's too late.
Self-Driving Cars Should Accommodate People, Not the Other Way Around
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You think victim-blaming is bad now? Making everyone walk or bike with a "don't hit me" device would further penalize the most vulnerable.
How to Avoid Self-Driving Carmageddon
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Driverless cars may not be ready for city streets in the immediate future, but some of the world's biggest companies are betting on them. Cities will be better off if mayors band together instead of negotiating solo with each corporation, says Zipcar founder Robin Chase. If they don't play their hand well, she warns, the introduction of autonomous vehicles will lead to more pollution, more congestion, and more demand for parking.