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California to fine robotaxi companies that block first responders
Original: California will fine robotaxi companies if their vehicles block first responders California's new rule will penalize rob
California has introduced a new rule under which robotaxi companies will face fines if their autonomous vehicles obstruct first responders for more than 30 minutes. The regulation targets incidents where driverless cars block fire trucks, ambulances or police at emergency scenes, a problem that has been reported in cities like San Francisco where Waymo and Cruise operate.
Why now: Driverless cars interfering with emergency response has become a growing public concern as robotaxi services expand.
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