Driving Equity: The Benefits and Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Underserved Communities
This report, developed by the Bipartisan Policy Center with funding from Waymo, “examines how multi-stakeholder led efforts can ensure AVs as a ride-hailing service integrate into urban communities responsibly and equitably.” The report focuses on policy considerations for access, integration with public transportation/paratransit, safety, and emissions/electrification, and emphasizes the need for broad and proactive collaboration among policymakers, local communities, industry leaders, and researchers.