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Illinois Teamsters urge lawmakers to reject driverless vehicle expansion bills
Illinois Teamsters cite a January 2026 poll showing nearly two-thirds of voters oppose driverless vehicles due to safety concerns and threats to middle-class jobs.
- On March 3, 2026, Teamsters Joint Council 25 urged Illinois lawmakers to oppose IL SB3392/HB5103, citing safety and job concerns.
- Impact Research's January 2026 survey found broad opposition among Illinois voters, with nearly two-thirds opposing driverless vehicles and 78 percent opposing heavy trucks, citing safety concerns.
- Regulators in New York signaled caution when, in recent months, Waymo's robotaxis faced incidents including blocking an ambulance, striking a child, and illegally passing school buses.
- The union said the bill would harm middle-class jobs and jeopardize safety by allowing Waymo to deploy untested vehicles within three years.
- A copy of the poll and crosstabs is available upon request, and the release provided media contact information as lawmakers consider the pending New York City testing permit decision, which expires at the end of the month.
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ILLINOIS TEAMSTERS DEMAND LAWMAKERS OPPOSE DRIVERLESS CAR AND TRUCK EXPANSION
Polling Shows Workers and Voters Strongly Oppose Autonomous Vehicles
·Waterloo, United States
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Illinois Teamsters urge lawmakers to reject driverless vehicle expansion bills
Illinois Teamsters are urging state lawmakers to oppose two bills that would expand testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles, citing concerns over public safety and job security.
·Rockford, United States
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