Wonsley votes for human monitors in Minneapolis robotaxis
Robin WonsleyMinneapolis city council member
Wonsley votes for the ordinance requiring human safety monitors inside commercial robotaxis.
“Action: Voted aye on the Minneapolis autonomous-vehicle ordinance requiring human safety monitors.”
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Minneapolis council backs robotaxi human-monitor rule; Frey vetoes it
Minneapolis council members backed a requirement that commercial robotaxis carry a licensed human monitor in the driver's seat. Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the measure, saying it would operate as a ban on driverless service. The council failed to override the veto on October 15.
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The official file identifies ordinance 2026-034, records its adoption and mayoral veto, and lists the veto as sustained after the October 15 vote.
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The council's October 1 bulletin describes the ordinance it had adopted, including paid licensed monitors in the driver's seat and the proposed October 2027 effective date.
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The ordinance includes a city license for companies that originate rides in Minneapolis.
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The council approved it 7-6. Frey vetoed it the following day.
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The case concerns requiring human monitors inside commercial robotaxis. Wonsley supports that requirement through her recorded aye vote.
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The Dispute Index. "Wonsley votes for human monitors in Minneapolis robotaxis". First published: 2026-10-15. Last updated: 2026-10-15. https://disputeindex.com/events/5779-wonsley-votes-for-the-ordinance-requiring-human-safety