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workforce fund
Coverage of workforce fund in the Nexus archive.
Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Acttopic1Crystal Middletonperson1Jaime Contrerasperson1Charles Allenperson1Service Employees International Union Local 32BJorganization1Waymoorganization1Teslaorganization1Uberorganization1Lyftorganization1D.C. Councilorganization1robotaxistopic1
- ‘Job killer’, independence creator: Testimony on bill to allow autonomous taxis in DC
A D.C. Council hearing on a bill to allow autonomous vehicles in the District featured testimony from rideshare drivers concerned about job loss and disability advocates highlighting independence benefits. The proposed legislation includes permits, safety plans, a 15-cent-per-mile tax, and a workforce fund for displaced drivers, with companies like Waymo and Tesla participating.