Stop Waymo from Launching Driverless Robotaxis in Florida

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Stop Waymo from Launching Driverless Robotaxis in Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Department of Transportation, State House & Senate Transportation Committees, Orlando, Miami-Dade, and Tampa City Leaders

Florida has become ground zero for the rapid rollout of autonomous vehicles. Since 2012, our state has led the nation in legalizing and promoting self-driving cars, and now, companies like Waymo are actively testing their robotaxis in cities like Orlando and Miami with plans to launch commercial services by 2026.

We demand:

A moratorium on the commercial launch of driverless ride-hailing services
A ban on further testing and deployment of AVs until comprehensive safety standards and labor protections are in place
Job protections for Florida’s rideshare and delivery workers, who stand to lose the most
Real investment in public transportation, not unregulated automation

Florida should not be a test lab for unaccountable machines. Our communities deserve safety, transparency, and fair jobs, not reckless tech experiments.

Sign the petition now. Tell our leaders: Protect our streets. Protect our jobs. Say NO to autonomous vehicles.

Florida laws go further than most:

In 2016, the state removed the requirement for a human driver during testing.
In 2019, SB 932 authorized fully autonomous vehicles to operate without a human on board.
Today, companies are legally allowed to deploy driverless cars for commercial use on public roads in Florida.

This legal fast track may benefit tech giants, but it puts our communities at risk. Across the country, autonomous vehicles have caused real harm, blocking ambulances, getting stuck mid-intersection, stopping abruptly in traffic, and endangering pedestrians and cyclists.

Join us in calling on state leaders to put the brakes on this dangerous rollout.

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To: Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Department of Transportation, State House & Senate Transportation Committees, Orlando, Miami-Dade, and Tampa City Leaders
From: [Your Name]

We, the undersigned, urge Florida state leaders to immediately halt the rollout of autonomous vehicle services, including Waymo’s planned commercial launch.

Florida has become one of the most permissive states in the country for autonomous vehicles. The 2019 law allowing driverless cars without a human operator, combined with ongoing testing in cities like Miami and Orlando, has created a pathway for unregulated and unsafe robotaxi services.

We’ve seen what’s happened in other cities:

- Emergency responders blocked by confused AVs

- Dangerous stops in traffic

- Vehicles frozen at green lights and intersections

- Job loss and disruption for professional drivers

Florida’s laws currently allow companies like Waymo to operate without meaningful public oversight. We must change that before it’s too late.

We demand:

1. An immediate halt to commercial AV operations in Florida

2. A freeze on all AV testing permits

3. Public hearings and safety evaluations

4. Job protections for Florida’s rideshare and delivery workers

We urge our city and state leaders to prioritize investments in public transit, infrastructure, and worker protections, not driverless cars.

Florida should lead with safety, transparency, and accountability, not reckless tech experimentation.

Please listen to your constituents and protect our streets, our families, and our future.

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