Blue State Councilman Mocked After Claiming Self-Driving Cars Are 'Murdering' Pets: 'Hide Your Cats'
- Minneapolis Councilmember Jason Chavez claimed that Waymo autonomous vehicles have killed cats and dogs and expressed concern about protecting pets.
- The Minneapolis City Council narrowly passed an ordinance requiring human operators and special licenses for autonomous vehicles.
- Mayor Jacob Frey said he plans to veto the ordinance, calling it unreasonable and opposing a “backdoor ban” on autonomous vehicles.
- Social media commentators mocked Chavez and questioned whether Minneapolis should focus on other issues.
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POLITICS: Minneapolis Council Passes Autonomous Vehicle Restrictions After Council Member Cites Cat Deaths – The Beltway Report
A Minneapolis City Council member’s remarks about cats being killed by self-driving cars have drawn widespread mockery online, overshadowing a narrowly passed ordinance that would require human operators in autonomous vehicles. During council discussion, Jason Chavez argued that Waymo vehicles pose a threat to pets and urged his colleagues to act. “I will say cats have been killed and cats have been killed by these autonomous vehicles,” Chavez t…
Blue state councilman mocked after claiming self-driving cars are 'murdering' pets: 'Hide your cats' - NEW YORK TIMES POST
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One Minneapolis city council member prompted widespread mockery on social media after going to bat for “cat lovers,” claiming Waymo cars are killing cats and urging officials to require humans in the self-driving vehicles. “I will say cats have been killed and cats have been killed by [...]
Blue state councilman mocked after claiming self-driving cars are 'murdering' pets: 'Hide your cats' – Democratic Accent
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Blue state councilman mocked after claiming self-driving cars are 'murdering' pets: 'Hide your cats'
Minneapolis city council member Jason Chavez claims Waymo autonomous vehicles are killing cats, urging a human operator mandate. Mayor Jacob Frey plans to veto the ordinance.
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