Comments on Proposed Decision of California PUC Commissioner Shiroma Authorizing Deployment of Autonomous Vehicle Passenger Service - Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
Autonomous vehicles ("AVs") have the potential to dramatically improve mobility, vehicle and road safety for people with disabilities, including people with sensory, cognitive and physical disabilities. However, the promise and safety of AVs will only be realized if the vehicles and the surrounding infrastructure are fully accessible, and the safety elements consider the needs of all disabled people.
