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Mobility
Waymo robotaxi expansion to New York falls through
Waymo\'s plan to operate robotaxis in New York has fallen through after New York Governor Kathy Hochul withdrew a proposal to amend state traffic law to allow vehicles to operate without a driver, TechCrunch reported. Current state law requires a driver to keep one hand on the steering wheel at all times. The withdrawn proposal would have barred paid service in cities with populations above 1 million and required approvals, fees and financial guarantees.
Mobility
New York state moves to allow robotaxis, with New York City exempt
New York state is pursuing a bill to legalise robotaxis, though New York City is expected to remain an exception, TechCrunch reported on Tuesday. Governor Kathy Hochul said in a New Year address that the state will expand autonomous vehicle pilot programmes and plans to introduce robotaxis. Details of the legislation have not been released. The state said it is reviewing limited robotaxi operations outside New York City, requiring safety standards and community support.
Crypto
Mamdani says he does not own cryptocurrency, rules out investing in Adams\' NYC token
New York Mayor Joran Mamdani said he does not own cryptocurrency and has no plan to invest in the \'NYC token\' recently launched by former mayor Eric Adams. Mamdani stressed the project is unrelated to city policy. The token has drawn controversy, including allegations of a liquidity pull and claims of multimillion-dollar investor losses. Mamdani won election with 50.8 percent and has backed stronger consumer protection measures.