They're Not Here Yet, But Harrison County Delegate Riley Seeks Jump on Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on February 28, 2022
According to MetroNews, House Bill 4675 is a measure that develop state regulations for autonomous delivery vehicles.
On MetroNews “Talkline”, lead sponsor, Clay Riley, R-Harrison County, said programs are under development in many cities across the country and the use is growing.
Because of that growth, Riley believes state lawmakers need to establish the “rules of the road” before the technology is introduced in the state.
“There was nothing that regulated how they needed to operate or what kind of insurance they needed,” Riley said. “How can we do this, protect our public and provide a good service as well?”
The autonomous concept is being tested by a variety of retail companies. Domino’s Pizza is currently testing the system in Houston, Texas.
“It’s about a 100 or 200 pound vehicle that it can roll right down the sidewalk and it has insurance,” Riley said. “They’re able to come to your house and drop it off so you can get your medicine.”
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Editor's Note: Photo of Clay Riley by Perry Bennett, West Virginia Legislative Photography.
