{"id":166943,"date":"2025-08-22T16:49:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T16:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/166943\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T16:49:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T16:49:14","slug":"mayor-adams-dot-announce-approval-of-first-application-to-test-autonomous-vehicles-in-new-york-city-with-trained-safety-specialist-behind-steering-wheel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/166943\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Adams, DOT Announce Approval of First Application to Test Autonomous Vehicles in New York City With Trained Safety Specialist Behind Steering Wheel"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK <\/b>\u2013 New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today announced that DOT has granted Waymo its first-ever permit to begin testing a limited number of autonomous vehicles (AV) in parts of Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn under the nation\u2019s strictest AV safety rules, including a requirement to have a trained AV-specialist behind the wheel at all times. Launched by the Adams administration last year, the city\u2019s robust safety requirements<\/a> have been established for responsible and safe AV testing in New York City. The rigorous permitting program ensures all approved applicants are ready to safely and proficiently test their technology in the country\u2019s most dynamic and complex urban environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re a tech-friendly administration and we\u2019re always looking for innovative ways to safely move our city forward,\u201d said\u00a0Mayor Adams<\/b>. \u201cNew York City is proud to welcome Waymo to test this new technology in Manhattan and Brooklyn, as we know this testing is only the first step in moving our city further into the 21st century. As we continue to implement responsible innovation, we will always prioritize street safety.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs autonomous vehicle technology expands across the country, DOT has put in place comprehensive safety guidelines to ensure safe, responsible testing on our city\u2019s streets,\u201d said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez<\/b>. \u201cThese requirements will help ensure that the development of this technology is focused, first and foremost, on the safety of everyone who shares our busy city streets.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWith over 10 million rides completed in five major U.S. cities and a strong safety record, we\u2019re proud to be working with leaders to lay the groundwork to bring this life saving technology to New Yorkers one day, beginning with receiving the first-ever permit issued in the city to drive autonomously,\u201d said Annabel Chang, head of U.S. state and local public policy, Waymo<\/b>. \u201cWe believe it is essential for companies to collaborate directly with cities on the rollout of autonomous technology and are pleased to have reached this next step in New York City.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cRoadway safety for all New Yorkers is quite simply one of the most important issues today,\u201d said Paige Carbone, regional executive director, MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) New York<\/b>. \u201cAutonomous vehicles hold the exciting promise of preventing deaths and injuries caused by behavioral factors, including impaired driving, if deployed responsibly and safely and in collaboration with the right community and city stakeholders. We welcome this next step for New Yorkers as Waymo receives the first permit of its kind.\u201d<\/p>\n

Assemblymember Brian Cunningham said, <\/b>“As sponsor of legislation on autonomous vehicles at the state level, I\u2019m encouraged to see New York City moving forward with testing that will show us how this technology can improve safety, reduce congestion, and expand mobility. This is the type of measured innovation that allows us to prepare for the future while making sure progress works for New Yorkers. The lessons learned here will help guide how we integrate autonomous technology statewide, which will help ensure it delivers real benefits in transportation, equity, and economic opportunity.”<\/p>\n

As part of their permit to operate within New York City, Waymo is required to coordinate closely with DOT through regular meetings and data reporting and Waymo must certify that they are adhering to the industry\u2019s best practices related to cybersecurity. In addition to receiving DOT approval, Waymo has also obtained necessary permits from the New York state Department of Motor Vehicles. Waymo will be permitted to test up to eight autonomous vehicles in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn until late September 2025. After the pilot testing period, Waymo will have the opportunity to apply for an extension to their pilot testing period. Finally, DOT\u2019s approval strictly relates to testing AV technology \u2014 the use of autonomous vehicles for for-hire service is currently prohibited by\u00a0New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) rules,\u00a0and any company providing for-hire service must comply with TLC rules, including by obtaining a TLC license.<\/p>\n

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