California Gov. Newsom vetoes bills on driverless trucks and more

California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have banned the operation of heavy-duty driverless trucks without a human present, going against the wishes of labor unions. The bill, which had passed with overwhelming majorities in the California Senate and Assembly, aimed to require human supervision for autonomous vehicles weighing over 10,000 pounds. Newsom argued that existing laws provide sufficient authority for regulating autonomous vehicle technology and that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) already has oversight and regulatory responsibilities in place. He also directed the Labor and Workforce Development Agency to review and develop recommendations to mitigate the potential employment impact of autonomous heavy-duty vehicles.