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California Law Holds Robotaxi Firms Liable for Blocking Emergency Crews
California has enacted a law making autonomous vehicle companies legally liable when their driverless cars obstruct police, firefighters or other emergency responders. The measure targets robotaxi operators such as Waymo and Cruise, whose vehicles have previously been reported stopped in roadways and interfering with emergency scenes. It gives cities and responders a clearer path to hold firms accountable and could shape how self-driving services operate statewide.
Why now: Growing friction between robotaxi services and emergency responders in California has made new liability rules a timely topic.
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