NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsSeptember 12, 2026San Diego County
San Diego City Councilmembers seek tighter state and local regulations on driverless cars
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San Diego city leaders introduced a resolution urging the governor and California legislature to restore local control over autonomous ride services. The measure also calls for autonomous vehicle operators to comply with local ordinances, public safety rules, and data privacy standards, while urging the San Diego County Regional Port Authority to ban driverless vehicles at San Diego International Airport.
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The resolution affects local transportation rules, employment conditions for rideshare drivers, and airport traffic operations by pushing for state policy changes and local oversight of companies.
Key Facts
- City leaders introduced a resolution urging the governor and California legislature to restore local control over driverless ride services.
- The resolution calls for autonomous vehicle operators to comply with local ordinances, public safety regulations, curbside use rules, and data privacy standards.
- City documents propose urging the San Diego County Regional Port Authority to ban driverless vehicle operations at San Diego International Airport due to safety and congestion concerns.
- The city plans to build a tracking and accountability process involving fire and police departments for autonomous vehicles.
- Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera and District 5 Councilmember Marni Van Wilpert scheduled a press conference to discuss the proposal alongside transportation workers, labor leaders, and community advocates.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationSan Diego County Regional Port Authority“Entity urged to prohibit driverless vehicle operations at the airport”PersonFranz Zapata“Resident commenting on the need for specific regulations”OrganizationNBC 7 San Diego“News outlet reaching out to Waymo”PersonSean Elo-Rivera“District 9 Councilmember behind the resolution”PersonJames Prazma“Rideshare driver supporting regulations”locationSan Diego International Airport“Location proposed for a ban on driverless vehicles”OrganizationWaymo“Autonomous vehicle company operating in San Diego”PersonMarni Van Wilpert“District 5 Councilmember speaking at the press conference”OrganizationCity of San Diego“Local government entity that would work with autonomous vehicle operators under ”OrganizationNBC 7“News organization that received a statement from Councilmember Elo-Rivera”PersonMatthew Valentine“Traveler commenting on airport congestion”locationSan Diego“City where driverless cars operate and leaders are pushing for regulations”