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(The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is hitting the brakes on plans to allow robotaxis to operate on the state's roadways, following pushback from labor unions, transit workers, and rideshare drivers.
During her state of the state address last month, Hochul floated the idea of allowing commercial robotaxi services, like Waymo and Alphabet, to begin operating in cities and towns outside of New York City if local officials approve pilot testing of the autonomous vehicles. But on Wednesday, the Hochul administration said it was walking back to those plans amid opposition.