Bill > A00793

This bill establishes new regulations for autonomous vehicles (self-driving cars) operating as taxis in New York City, specifically requiring that such vehicles obtain a special license from the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). The bill mandates that the TLC create a comprehensive licensing framework for autonomous taxicabs, which includes developing rules around license issuance, safety standards, insurance requirements, and data reporting. Key provisions require that licenses will only be issued to owners of existing taxicab medallions, set limits on the number of licenses that can be issued, and mandate reporting of detailed trip information such as pickup and drop-off locations, mileage, and fares. The bill also requires the TLC to establish vehicle standards, including considerations for wheelchair accessibility and emissions, and gives the commission the authority to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses for non-compliance with its rules. These regulations will apply only to cities with a population of one million or more, which effectively means New York City, and are designed to ensure the safe and regulated integration of autonomous vehicles into the city's transportation network.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A793