Episode 1656 • • 13:06 - 17:06
1656: Johnson Pivot
Autonomous Trucking, Immigrant Driver Licenses, Gig Economy
Aurora is testing driverless 18-wheelers between Dallas and Houston, signaling a shift in the trucking industry. Meanwhile, Colorado State Representative Tim Hernandez is advocating for a law to allow all immigrants to obtain driver's licenses regardless of legal status. This move is interpreted as a strategy to provide a legal framework for immigrants to work as gig drivers for companies like Amazon, Walmart, and Uber.