Several bills progressing through California’s legislature seek to give cities more authority over the deployment and operation of autonomous vehicles (AVs). A key bill (SB 915) would empower cities to establish rules for robotaxis, including hours of operation and pickup/drop-off locations. Other bills address human safety operators for heavy-duty AVs (AB 2286), vehicle compliance with geofencing protocols (AB 1777), and enhanced reporting requirements for manufacturers (AB 3061). Industry stakeholders express concerns about compliance challenges and restricted innovation, while proponents argue for local input and the protection of residents’ interests.
