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Waymo, robotaxi operators face fresh scrutiny over emergency response failures

TechCrunchTuesday, July 28, 2026 at 7:06 PM

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Waymo, robotaxi operators face fresh scrutiny over emergency response failures
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Kevin Mullin (D-California ) has proposed bill would direct federal regulators to establish minimum national safety standards for autonomous vehicle operators — action that follows a series of incidents in which robotaxis blocked fire trucks and impeded emergency responders.

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Kevin Mullin (D-California ) has proposed bill would direct federal regulators to establish minimum national safety standards for autonomous vehicle operators — action that follows a series of incidents in which robotaxis blocked fire trucks and impeded emergency responders.

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Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.

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