‘Attack on our way of life’: Debate around autonomous vehicles heats up in Boston

The Boston City Council is debating regulations on autonomous vehicles. A proposed ordinance would mandate that they have “human safety operators” physically present inside.

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Debate is raging in Boston about how the city should approach the introduction of autonomous vehicles.

Supporters and skeptics packed City Hall Tuesday to weigh in during a City Council hearing on the matter. Councilors are evaluating a proposed ordinance that would require a “comprehensive, public, and participatory study” before commercial AV services are launched in Boston. The ordinance would establish an advisory board to evaluate the introduction of AVs and provide guidance to the mayor…

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