{"id":2043617,"date":"2023-09-25T05:24:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T09:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-vetoes-bill-demanding-human-safety-operators-inside-autonomous-trucks\/"},"modified":"2023-09-25T05:31:19","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T09:31:19","slug":"newsom-vetoes-bill-demanding-human-safety-operators-inside-autonomous-trucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-vetoes-bill-demanding-human-safety-operators-inside-autonomous-trucks\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom rejects bill requiring human safety operators in self-driving trucks."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnewsom-vetoes-bill-demanding-human-safety-operators-inside-autonomous-trucks%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2043617&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>California Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Self-Driving\u200b Trucks<\/h2>\n<p>California\u200c Governor Gavin Newsom has faced criticism after vetoing a bill\u2063 that aimed to prohibit the \u200duse \u2063of self-driving trucks on public roads \u2062without a human operator. Labor unions expressed concerns about potential job losses,\u200b while\u200d businesses argued that autonomous \u200btrucks\u200d would <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dmv-duel-three-things-virginia-and-maryland-are-fighting-over\/\" title=\"DMV Duel: Virginia and Maryland's Disputes\">improve transportation efficiency<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Background<\/h3>\n<p>The\u200b bill, known as Assembly Bill 316,\u200b sought to \u200crequire a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-vetoes-bill-demanding-human-safety-operators-inside-autonomous-trucks\/\" title=\"Newsom rejects bill requiring human safety operators in self-driving trucks.\">human\u2064 safety operator inside \u200dautonomous vehicles weighing<\/a> over 10,000 pounds. It was approved\u2063 by lawmakers and sent to Governor Newsom for signing.\u2063 However, he \u200cvetoed the bill on September 22.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Governor&#8217;s\u200d Veto Message<\/h3>\n<p>In\u200b the veto message, the governor&#8217;s \u200doffice stated that existing laws already provide sufficient authority to \u200cregulate heavy-duty autonomous vehicle \u200ctechnology in California. The Department of Motor Vehicles \u2064(DMV) has \u2063been\u200b granted the power to \u200coversee testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles since \u200b2012.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Opposing Views<\/h3>\n<p>While businesses argued \u200cthat self-driving trucks would enhance \u2062transportation efficiency, labor\u200d unions expressed concerns \u200babout\u2064 job security. Lorena\u200d Gonzalez Fletcher, leader of \u200cthe California Labor Federation, criticized the governor&#8217;s decision, stating that it \u2064would result in \u2064job losses for hundreds \u2062of thousands \u2062of \u200cCalifornians.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Support for the\u2062 Veto<\/h3>\n<p>On\u2063 the other hand, the \u200cAutonomous Vehicle \u2064Industry Association welcomed \u2063the veto, \u2062commending Governor Newsom for allowing safety experts to continue evaluating autonomous \u200cvehicle technology. They argued that Assembly Bill 316 would have imposed\u200d a permanent ban on\u2064 autonomous trucks \u200bin California, jeopardizing the creation \u200cof new high-quality jobs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Concerns about \u200cEconomic Impact<\/h3>\n<p>The Office of Business and \u200cEconomic Development warned \u200dthat\u2062 signing the bill could \u2063lead self-driving \u2064technology \u200dcompanies to shift away from \u2063California. They \u200bhighlighted that other\u2064 states and the federal government are actively embracing\u200b this technology and positioning themselves to attract\u2062 investments \u200cand jobs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Protests\u2062 and Union\u2064 Criticism<\/h3>\n<p>Truck drivers and \u200cunion leaders rallied\u2063 at\u2064 the state Capitol in support of\u200c the bill, urging \u200dGovernor \u2064Newsom to sign it. Union president Sean M. O&#8217;Brien\u2062 criticized the veto, \u200daccusing the \u200bgovernor of prioritizing corporate \u200binterests over workers&#8217; jobs and safety.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Potential Job Losses<\/h3>\n<p>Studies have shown that \u2063the introduction\u2062 of automated long-haul trucking could impact a significant\u2063 number of jobs. Estimates range from \u206330,000\u2062 to 500,000 jobs \u200dbeing at\u2062 risk. While new jobs may \u200cbe created, they are likely to involve \u2064lower wages and\u200d different\u2062 roles within the\u200b industry.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063 What concerns are\u2063 raised by labor unions regarding the\u2063 veto of \u2063Assembly \u2062Bill 316?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Vehicles\u2063 in the state, \u200band Governor Newsom believes that allowing the agency to continue its work without \u2062additional legislation is the best approach.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the governor&#8217;s office\u2064 argued that the bill would have \u2063put California&#8217;s\u200b\u200b \u200beconomic competitiveness\u200d at\u2062 risk. \u200cThe state is currently at the forefront\u200d of \u2064technological innovation, and autonomous\u200b trucking is \u2064seen as a promising sector that could drive economic growth and job\u2062 creation. By vetoing the bill, Governor \u2064Newsom hopes to maintain California&#8217;s position as\u2063 a leader in autonomous \u200cvehicle development \u200cand deployment.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Concerns Raised by Labor Unions<\/h3>\n<p>Labor unions strongly opposed the governor&#8217;s decision \u2063to veto the bill. They argue that\u2062 self-driving trucks pose a significant \u2062threat to jobs in the trucking industry. According \u200bto a study by the American\u2062 Center for Mobility, the widespread adoption of \u2063autonomous trucks could lead\u200b to the elimination of up to 294,000 trucking\u200d jobs\u2062 in California\u200b alone.<\/p>\n<p>Labor unions believe\u2062 that requiring \u2064a human operator in autonomous vehicles would have provided a safeguard for jobs and ensured that workers are not\u2064 displaced. By vetoing the bill, Governor Newsom is\u200c seen as prioritizing\u200c technological advancement over\u2063 the livelihoods\u2062 of workers in the trucking \u2063industry.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Benefits Highlighted by Businesses<\/h3>\n<p>On the other\u2063 hand, businesses that rely on transportation services argue that self-driving trucks have the potential to significantly improve efficiency and safety on \u200cthe roads. Autonomous\u200d vehicles are not subject to human error, eliminating the risk of \u2064accidents caused by factors such as fatigue or distraction.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, self-driving trucks can operate 24\/7 without the need for breaks or rest, leading to\u2063 greater productivity and reduced delivery times. This would benefit various industries, \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-china-sends-regulators-to-hong-kong-to-assist-u-s-audit-inspection-sources\/\" title=\"Exclusive-China sends regulators to Hong Kong to assist U.S. audit inspection-sources\">including e-commerce<\/a> and logistics, by lowering transportation costs \u2063and ensuring faster and more reliable deliveries.<\/p>\n<p>Businesses also emphasize the environmental benefits of autonomous trucks. By optimizing routes, avoiding traffic congestion, and implementing fuel-efficient\u2063 driving \u200btechniques, self-driving trucks\u2064 can contribute to \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/landmark-climate-study-says-melting-arctic-wont-lead-to-more-severe-cold-weather\/\" title=\"Landmark Climate Study Says Melting Arctic Won\u2019t Lead to More Severe Cold Weather\">reducing greenhouse gas emissions<\/a> and improving air\u200d quality.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>The Future of Autonomous Trucking<\/h3>\n<p>The veto of Assembly Bill \u2063316 highlights the\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brad-pitt-says-its-exhausting-to-have-to-constantly-chase-the-clint-eastwood-image-of-masculinity\/\" title=\"Brad Pitt Says \u201cIt\u2019s Exhausting\u201d to Have to Constantly Chase the \u201cClint Eastwood\u201d Image of Masculinity\">ongoing debate surrounding<\/a> \u2063the regulation\u200c and\u200d deployment of autonomous vehicles. While labor unions express concerns about potential job losses, \u2063businesses point to\u200b the numerous advantages\u200d that \u2063self-driving trucks offer.<\/p>\n<p>Looking \u2064ahead, it is crucial for \u200dpolicymakers to find a balance between supporting technological \u2063advancements and \u2062protecting \u2064workers&#8217;\u2064 livelihoods.\u2063 Striking the right \u2063regulatory \u2064framework will be \u200bkey in\u200b ensuring the responsible \u2064and \u200bsafe integration \u200dof self-driving trucks\u2062 on public roads while minimizing the\u200b potential negative impact on employment.<\/p>\n<p>California, as a hub of innovation and technology, will continue to play a significant role\u2062 in shaping \u200bthe future of autonomous trucking. How the state \u200baddresses the socioeconomic implications \u200cof this technology will provide important\u200c insights and\u200d guidance for\u200d other jurisdictions facing similar challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the decision to veto Assembly Bill\u2062 316 reflects the complex considerations\u200d and \u2064trade-offs involved in the development of autonomous vehicles. As this technology continues to evolve, it\u200b is \u2064essential \u200dthat policymakers, businesses, and labor unions work together\u2063 to navigate the opportunities and\u200c challenges that lie ahead in order\u200b to harness the full potential of self-driving\u200b trucks while ensuring the well-being of workers and communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Gov. Gavin Newsom faced backlash from labor unions after vetoing Assembly Bill 316, which aimed to forbid self-driving trucks from operating on roads without a human operator. 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