Bill mandating humans behind the wheel of driverless trucks heads to Newsom's desk
by Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times
Sep 11, 2023
2 minutes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is on the spot. The California Senate passed a bill Monday mandating human drivers behind the wheel of autonomous trucks on state highways for at least the next five years. The Legislature says it's concerned about safety. The governor's office says it's concerned about innovation.
It's now up to Newsom to veto the bill or sign it.
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