Robotaxis are here, and cities are the current and future testing and deployment grounds of this new technology. As cities have learned from previous arrivals of new technologies, such as ride-hail companies and free-floating bikes and scooters, it is necessary to properly manage these new services through regulation, partnerships, and open communication.
Cities can take many steps to improve how robotaxis interact with the transportation network within their regulatory environment, which varies significantly by state and province. Robotaxi regulation is likely to be informed by the existing legal and political context for autonomous vehicles writ large, ride-hail services (such as Uber and Lyft), taxis, and limousines at the state/provincial and local levels.
Join us for a conversation with the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) as they discuss updates to their regulatory framework for the testing and commercial operation of robotaxis. PBOT staff will share their insights from the proposed rules and public engagement.
This event is only open to staff at NACTO member agencies. Member agency staff can access registration details on our community forum.