Autonomous vehicle developers Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI have been granted permits by the California DMV to test self-driving trucks on public highways, taking advantage of newly implemented state regulations.
While the testing requires human safety operators to remain behind the wheel and complies with strict safety criteria, the rollout faces immediate pushback. Labor groups have filed a lawsuit against the DMV, citing concerns over public safety and potential economic impacts on professional drivers.
- Aurora and Kodiak secured permits for autonomous truck testing in California.
- Recent regulatory updates lifted the previous ban on heavy driverless vehicles.
- A human safety driver is mandatory during all current public road tests.
- Labor unions have filed a lawsuit challenging the new DMV rules.
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