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Senator Josh Hawley and labor organizations are calling for a ban on autonomous vehicles due to job loss concerns.
The author shares personal experiences with road accidents, advocating for autonomous vehicles to improve safety.
Over one million people die annually in vehicle crashes worldwide, highlighting the urgent need for safer transportation solutions.
Waymo's autonomous vehicles have shown an 88% reduction in property damage claims and a 92% reduction in bodily injury claims.
Waymo has driven 96 million miles autonomously, with rare incidents mostly caused by human drivers.
Analysis of Waymo's crash records shows that the majority of incidents are not the fault of the autonomous vehicles.
In an all-Waymo world, road deaths could become as rare as cases of scurvy, with technology continuously improving.
Challenges remain, including high equipment costs, infrastructure needs, and the impact on displaced workers.
The article argues for proactive support and fast-tracking of autonomous vehicle deployment to save lives.
Autonomous vehicles do not speed, check phones, or drive drowsy, offering significant safety advantages over human drivers.

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