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Newsom vetoes bill requiring human drivers in self-driving trucks despite union support; cites current regulations sufficient as autonomous vehicle expansion continues

  • Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill requiring human drivers onboard self-driving trucks over 10,000 lbs, which union leaders said would save hundreds of thousands of trucking jobs.

  • Newsom said additional regulation of autonomous trucks was unnecessary since existing laws allow the DMV to determine necessary regulations.

  • Opponents argued self-driving cars haven't caused many accidents compared to human drivers. Businesses say self-driving trucks allow more efficient transport.

  • The veto came as debate over autonomous vehicles increases. Two robotaxi companies got approval to operate in San Francisco.

  • Hundreds of truck drivers and supporters rallied at the Capitol in support of the vetoed bill. There are about 200,000 commercial truck drivers in California.

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