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Minneapolis council fails to override mayor's veto of robotaxi rules
The Minneapolis City Council failed Thursday to override Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of rules for autonomous rideshare vehicles. Seven council members voted to override; nine votes were needed. Waymo has been test-driving in Minneapolis with people behind the wheel but has not started taking customers.
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How each side sees it
Override supporters sayThe rules are needed to protect thousands of rideshare jobs, and backers say they will try again; council member Robin Wonsley said, "We're not done."
Mayor Frey saysThe council's measures amounted to a back-door ban on companies like Waymo, and he called for thoughtful regulation for safety.
Sources
- MPR News: Minneapolis City Council fails to override mayoral veto of autonomous rideshare rules
- KSTP: Minneapolis City Council fails to override mayor's robotaxi veto
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