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Minneapolis Mayor on robotaxi regulation veto: ‘Doesn’t make sense’
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Nick Longworth , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· October 3, 2026
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Key points Details about the ordinance and the mayor's reasoning can be found through the same news source that spoke with Mayor Frey. Mayor Jacob Frey is taking action against new rules for autonomous vehicles.
Mayor Jacob Frey is taking action against new rules for autonomous vehicles. He has decided to veto the regulations. The rules would have required a person to be present in vehicles like those operated by Waymo.
Further information about the veto is available from the mayor's conversation with a news program. The decision comes after a city council vote to approve the regulations.
Details about the ordinance and the mayor's reasoning can be found through the same news source that spoke with Mayor Frey.
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Category: government Published: October 3, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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