Waymo, robotaxi operators face fresh scrutiny over emergency response failures

A House representative from California is pushing for federal legislation to govern autonomous vehicle safety after incidents where robotaxis blocked fire trucks and impeded emergency responders. Per TechCrunch, the bill would direct federal regulators to establish minimum national safety standards for the robotaxi industry. Representative Kevin Mullin's proposal comes as policymakers seek to address these safety gaps.

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