Minneapolis file 2026-00738, before the Minneapolis City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-07-07.
Latest action: Referred to staff by Business, Housing & Zoning Committee
Self-driving taxis and delivery cars need city approval Companies operating robot vehicles in Minneapolis would need a city permit and must follow safety and insurance rules set by the new ordinance.
City gains power to shape future of robot transportation This ordinance lets Minneapolis control where and how self-driving cars operate, affecting which neighborhoods get faster delivery and whether traditional taxi and delivery jobs shift to automation.
Rules don't yet cover all safety and job concerns The ordinance covers commercial robots but leaves questions about accident liability, worker displacement, and how strictly the city will enforce rules on problem operators.
Passage of Ordinanceamending Title 13 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations, adding a new Chapter 342 regulating operation of autonomous vehicles for commercial purposes.
Read the official record for 2026-00738
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