As robotaxi fleets grow, local governments and unions intensify resistance

Robotaxi services are expanding across the US, but opposition is mounting. In New York, a proposal to allow driverless taxis outside New York City was withdrawn after taxi drivers, unions, and state lawmakers objected. In Washington, DC, labor unions are fighting legalization efforts, while San Francisco's mayor now wants stricter regulations after Waymo vehicles caused traffic disruptions during emergencies.