US EditionTEAMSTERS CALL ON TEXAS LAWMAKERS TO SUPPORT DRIVERLESS VEHICLE BILL
- On April 27, 2025, Aurora launched two fully driverless heavy-duty trucks operating along the highway corridor connecting Dallas and Houston.
- This deployment occurred after Aurora's request for an exemption from specific safety regulations was rejected by the U.S. Agency overseeing commercial vehicle safety in December 2024.
- Aurora plans a phased expansion through 2025 and 2026, aiming to operate in night and inclement weather while critics question the safety and legal interpretation of compliance procedures.
- Brent Taylor, Teamsters Joint Council 80 President, said requiring a human operator in driverless trucks is “common sense,” while Robert Mele warned these trucks cannot navigate most bad weather or match human drivers.
- The Teamsters are urging legislators in Texas to approve House Bill 4402, which would require trained human operators in autonomous vehicles, emphasizing ongoing issues related to the safety and accountability of driverless trucks on public highways.
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TEAMSTERS CALL ON TEXAS LAWMAKERS TO SUPPORT DRIVERLESS VEHICLE BILL
Push Comes After Aurora Endangers Motorists with Fully Driverless Trucks
Many obstacles remain for Aurora’s driverless trucks
More details about Aurora Innovation’s deployment of driverless trucks are beginning to emerge. Aurora deployed driverless technology in Texas on April 27. So far, however, the runs have been extremely limited, and the plan is to have a human on board at least some of the trucks for the foreseeable future. During the company’s business review conference on Thursday, May 8, Aurora CEO Chris Urmson revealed that initial deployment on Interstate 45…
Teamsters Call on Texas Lawmakers to Support Driverless Vehicle Bill
(AUSTIN, Texas) – The Teamsters are calling on Texas lawmakers to pass House Bill 4402 (HB 4402), critical legislation requiring trained human operators in autonomous vehicles (AVs), following its passage out of the Texas House Committee on Transportation. The push for AV regulation comes as the tech company Aurora begins operating fully driverless trucks on Texas roads, despite serious concerns about safety and accountability. The company annou…
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