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Transit Workers Union
Coverage of Transit Workers Union in the Nexus archive.
- Could self-driving SEPTA buses be coming to Philly?
State Rep. Ben Waxman is proposing legislation that would mandate a licensed driver for any automated transit vehicle weighing more than 10,000 pounds. The bill addresses safety concerns over technological mishaps in densely populated cities and also cites worries from the Transit Workers Union regarding potential job losses. These efforts are part of a broader push by lawmakers to regulate artificial technology.
- Stray voltage found near Central Park carriage crash site raises questions
The Transit Workers Union claims Con Edison confirmed low levels of stray voltage near the Central Park carriage crash site where a horse bolted and killed a teen tourist in June. Power has been cut in the area.