# Minneapolis council approves human-monitor requirement for robotaxis

_Published Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 2:20 PM EDT · Robotics, Policy · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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The Minneapolis City Council approved an ordinance on October 1 requiring a licensed human safety monitor inside driverless rideshare vehicles operating in the city, FOX 9 reported. The monitor would need immediate access to steering, braking and acceleration and would receive minimum wage.

The ordinance ties that requirement to a city-issued operating license. Waymo has been mapping Minneapolis streets ahead of a potential rollout. Mayor Jacob Frey, who has criticized the measure, could still veto it; otherwise, it would take effect in October 2027.

## Sources

- [fox9.com](https://www.fox9.com/news/minneapolis-approves-requiring-person-inside-driverless-vehicles-oct-1-2026)

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Published: 2026-10-01T18:20:32.760Z
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