""Based on conversations with stakeholders, including the legislature, it was clear that the support was not there to advance this proposal," Sean Butler, a spokesperson for the governor, said in a statement."
""Hochul introduced the proposal during her State of the State address last month. It outlined plans to allow for limited deployment of commercial robotaxis in the state, notably outside of New York City, a huge potential source of rider demand. Companies interested in piloting their services would be required to submit applications that "demonstrate local support for AV deployment and adherence to the highest possible safety standards," Hochul said in her address.""
""The proposal drew scrutiny from labor unions, rideshare drivers and transit workers, who raised concerns about safety risks and potential job losses from robotaxis entering the New York market. It also faced the prospect of pushback from Mamdani, who has been a staunch advocate for taxi drivers.""
Governor Kathy Hochul withdrew a proposal that would have permitted limited commercial robotaxi deployments in parts of New York State. The withdrawal followed conversations with stakeholders and lack of legislative support, according to a gubernatorial spokesperson. The decision is a setback for robotaxi operators such as Waymo, though existing Waymo testing in New York City with human safety drivers and a Department of Transportation permit remains unaffected. The original proposal required pilot applicants to demonstrate local support and high safety standards. Labor unions, rideshare drivers and transit workers raised safety and job-loss concerns, and local political opposition emerged.
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