POLITICSBILLY PENN
Could self-driving SEPTA buses be coming to Philly?
State Rep. Ben Waxman is proposing legislation that would mandate a licensed driver for any automated transit vehicle weighing more than 10,000 pounds. The bill addresses safety concerns over technological mishaps in densely populated cities and also cites worries from the Transit Workers Union regarding potential job losses. These efforts are part of a broader push by lawmakers to regulate artificial technology.
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