Minneapolis driverless car ordinance would require human monitors

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Trending on The Hill - September 16, 2026

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(NewsNation) — Four Minneapolis City Council members want every driverless car operating in the city to have a human sitting behind the wheel, in an effort to protect rideshare workers.

The proposal would require autonomous vehicle companies to put a paid “safety monitor” in the driver’s seat of every car. The monitor would need a valid driver’s license and “immediate access” to the steering wheel, brake and gas........

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