Bay Area Congressman Introduces Bill To Improve Emergency Response To Autonomous Vehicles

U.S. Should Scale Autonomous Vehicles Thoughtfully, Not Slam the Brakes

Streetsblog is, officially, dubious on autonomous vehicles because our coverage focuses on all of the deleterious effects of cars on cities, not just the safety effect. As a media outlet devoted to presenting news about how to reduce car dependence, we are skeptical that AVs will move the needle on that. But our recent coverage has spurred many AV boosters to demand the space to make their arguments. Today, we present one such piece. Roughly two…

San Francisco officials back robotaxi federal bill following Waymo incidents - The Voice of San Francisco

San Francisco leaders are backing a federal bill that calls for stricter regulations over autonomous vehicles, following several incidents involving Waymo vehicles during major events in the city. Mayor Daniel Lurie and fire department Chief David Crispen are backing a bill by Representative Kevin Mullin, who represents parts of San Francisco and San Mateo County, that would require robotaxi companies to better communicate with first responders …

Congress targets robotaxis after clashes with emergency responders

If you’ve seen videos of driverless cars blocking fire trucks or rolling into active crime scenes and wondered who’s in charge, you’re not alone. A California congressman wants to force the federal government to set minimum safety rules for robotaxi companies, and the proposal is drawing support from city officials and fire departments already fed up with the status quo. Rep. Kevin Mullin, a Democrat from California, unveiled the AV Emergency Re…

Rep. Mullin Introduces Bill to Standardize Autonomous Vehicles Protocol During Emergencies

Rep. Mullin Introduces Bill to Standardize Autonomous Vehicles Protocol During Emergencies July 28, 2026 daniela.rible Wed, 07/29/2026 - 12:32 Press release published by the Office of Congressman Kevin Mullin. View original press release here.Rep. Mullin Introduces Bill to Standardize Autonomous Vehicles Protocol During EmergenciesWashington, D.C. – In response to hazardous cases of autonomous vehicles (AV) blocking emergency responders from he…

Bay Area Congressman Introduces Bill To Improve Emergency Response To Autonomous Vehicles

A Bay Area congressman has introduced legislation aimed at making autonomous vehicles safer during emergencies by requiring companies to provide dedicated hotlines for first responders, emergency response guides and standardized safety procedures. The bill, introduced by U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin of San Mateo, would also require autonomous vehicles to quickly recognize emergency road closures and improve communication with local agencies. It follow…