U.S. Regulators Eye Policy for Autonomous Trucks, Buses
- ‘Too many outdated transportation rules,’ Secretary Chao says
- Agencies for autos, highways and transit to seek comments
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Federal regulators are taking the first step toward creating a policy guiding the development of autonomous transportation beyond self-driving cars to include trucks, buses and other ground-based modes.
The U.S. Transportation Department will soon publish four requests for public comment on how to cast aside roadblocks for transportation advancements in vehicles, trains, buses, commercial trucking and transit systems, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said Wednesday.