New York Mayor Halts an Autonomous Taxi Test as Debate Over Driverless Cars Grows
Driverless cars are widely seen as the near future, but the rollout remains stuck behind major regulatory hurdles. Companies led by Waymo are testing autonomous vehicles in cities around the world in an effort to make self-driving rides a reality.
In New York, however, the city’s new mayor has decided to put the brakes on one such trial, and not because of safety concerns or regulatory issues. The move reflects a broader fight over autonomous taxis and, more generally, over the future of driving itself.
The Israeli N12 segment, hosted by Elad Shmihov and Dani Kushmaro, discussed that debate with Gil Melamed, editor of TheCar. The broadcast focused on the clash around autonomous cars, autonomous taxis, and what they could mean for everyday motorists.
The item was published on June 14, 2026, at 06:10, and frames New York as the latest flashpoint in the struggle between rapid technological testing and local political resistance.
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