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California will fine robotaxi companies if their vehicles block first responders
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California's new rule will penalize robotaxi companies if their vehicles block first responders for more than 30 minutes.
California's new rule will penalize robotaxi companies if their vehicles block first responders for more than 30 minutes.
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