# Uber reportedly backs limits on robotaxi operations

_Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM EDT · Robotics, Policy · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

![Uber reportedly backs limits on robotaxi operations — Primary](https://gizmodo.com/app/uploads/2025/11/uber-1-1200x675.jpg)

Uber has reportedly backed New Jersey legislation requiring robotaxi services to use a human driver on at least 85% of trips, according to Gizmodo's account of Financial Times reporting.

The article also says Uber signed onto a bill that would block autonomous vehicles from Washington, D.C. roads. Driver unions are pursuing related restrictions in Atlanta, including a proposed per-ride robotaxi fee for a driver transition fund. Gizmodo says Uber did not respond to its request for comment on the lobbying efforts.

## Sources

- [Gizmodo](https://gizmodo.com/uber-fearing-getting-ubered-finally-sides-with-driver-unions-2000806928)

---
Canonical: https://techandbusiness.org/newswire/nw7mr8m-2Buoi4RCPyhH3u
Retrieved: 2026-09-05T08:09:51.300Z
Publisher: Tech & Business (techandbusiness.org)