New York S02688 mandates licensing of autonomous vehicles for taxi services in cities with over one million residents by the New York City Taxi and.

New York S02688 amends the vehicle and traffic law to prohibit the use of autonomous vehicles for taxi, livery, or transportation network services in cities with a population of one million or more without a license from the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission. The bill requires the commission to establish a licensing process for autonomous vehicles used as taxicabs and to set rules for these licenses, including safety standards, insurance requirements, and data reporting. The commission can deny, suspend, or revoke licenses if rules are not followed. The act takes effect immediately.

New York S02688 mandates licensing of autonomous vehicles for taxi services in cities with over one million residents by the New York City Taxi and.

New York S02688 amends the vehicle and traffic law to prohibit the use of autonomous vehicles for taxi, livery, or transportation network services in cities with a population of one million or more without a license from the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission. The bill requires the commission to establish a licensing process for autonomous vehicles used as taxicabs and to set rules for these licenses, including safety standards, insurance requirements, and data reporting. The commission can deny, suspend, or revoke licenses if rules are not followed. The act takes effect immediately.