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flag NY Governor drops plan to expand self-driving car testing beyond NYC due to opposition and lack of support.

flag New York Governor Kathy Hochul has abandoned plans to expand autonomous vehicle testing beyond New York City, removing the provision from the state’s 2026 budget. flag The decision follows insufficient legislative support and strong opposition from labor groups, ride-hail drivers, and safety advocates concerned about job losses and public safety. flag Waymo, which has been testing self-driving vehicles in Manhattan and Brooklyn under current rules, says it remains committed to advancing the initiative through legislative changes, as the state’s Vehicle Traffic Law still requires a human driver. flag No immediate plans for statewide autonomous vehicle deployment exist.

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