Aurora Starts California Truck Tests as Teamsters Suit Threatens Clock Reset

Aurora Innovation has begun testing autonomous trucks on California highways with safety operators. The company needs to drive 500,000 miles before fully driverless operations, but a Teamsters lawsuit in Alameda County could void permits, and gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra has promised to repeal DMV rules if he wins in November.

• Aurora began tests on California highways on Thursday
• Goal: 500,000 miles before fully driverless trips
• Teamsters lawsuit could void DMV permits
• Becerra promised to repeal rules for autonomous trucks