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NY A00793

NY A00793: Provides that no autonomous vehicle may be used for taxi, livery or transportation network company vehicle services in any city with a population of … Verified

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Provides that no autonomous vehicle may be used for taxi, livery or transportation network company vehicle services in any city with a population of one million or more without first being licensed by the New York City taxi and limousine commission; requires the New York City taxi and limousine…

AI Summary

This bill mandates licensing for autonomous vehicles used as taxis in New York City, overseen by the NYC taxi commission.

Business Impact

If you operate an autonomous vehicle taxi service in NYC, you must obtain a license from the taxi commission before use or face penalties.

State
New York
Bill Number
A00793
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Sector-Specific
Last Action
Jan 7, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Transportation Technology

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What This Means

The proposed legislation aims to regulate the operation of autonomous vehicles as taxis in New York City, specifically targeting the city. It requires these vehicles to be licensed by the NYC taxi and

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

referred to transportation

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Compliance Checklist

Obtain a license for autonomous vehicles used as taxis
Who: Operators of autonomous vehicle taxi services
Penalty: License denial or revocation
Comply with safety and operational rules established by the NYC taxi commission
Who: Licensed operators of autonomous taxis
Penalty: License suspension or revocation

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New York S02688 — Provides that no autonomous vehicle may be used for taxi, l…

Full Legal Analysis

The bill introduces a new section to the vehicle and traffic law, specifically addressing the licensing of autonomous vehicles for taxi services in New York City. It prohibits the use of such vehicles

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