Micah Lasher’s Bills
A793 · 2025–2026

Relates to the operation of autonomous taxicabs in N.Y. city

In committee Transportation Committee

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 commission to establish a license for use of an autonomous vehicle as a taxicab and to promulgate rules regarding such license and the operation of autonomous taxicabs.

Official record

Official summary · NYS Open LegislationProvides 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 commission to establish a license for use of an autonomous vehicle as a taxicab and to promulgate rules regarding such license and the operation of autonomous taxicabs.

What it does: AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the operation of autonomous taxicabs in a city having a population of one million or more

Legislative history

  1. 2025-01-08Assembly: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
  2. 2026-01-07Assembly: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION