Automated vehicles have the ability to partially or entirely take over the role of human drivers. The technology that drives automated vehicles relies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI). There are already fully driverless vehicles available in five cities in the United States, including San Francisco, California and Austin, Texas, with more cities expected to see them in 2026. Additionally, driverless freight trucks are being tested for use on America’s roadways.

As the use of driverless vehicles grows, we must ensure the technology is safe not just for potential passengers but also for pedestrians and other drivers. We also must ensure we have a complete understanding of how driverless vehicles may impact the workforce here in Pennsylvania. For these reasons, I will be introducing a resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the potential impact of driverless vehicles on safety and the workforce.

Please co-sponsor this important resolution. Before we can adopt and regulate driverless vehicles, we must understand how they may impact Pennsylvanians. A study on the potential impact of driverless vehicles on safety and jobs is incredibly important to understanding how best to regulate driverless vehicles in the future