[eek2121]

Fun fact, if they are using foreign workers at all, however briefly, they are likely in violation of state law in multiple states.

HOWEVER:

It is entirely possible that some back room deals were made, and possibly laws put on the books in the states they've rolled out in.

I suspect more will come from this, eventually, especially if waymo is involved in accidents that involve insurance claims, injuries, or deaths in one of those states.

[danpalmer]

IIRC from when Waymo discussed this previously, the remote people don't drive the car, they issue instructions to the autonomous driver. If that's the case they shouldn't need a driving licence.

[dekhn]

Wouldn't it be risky to do that? This is a multi-billion dollar gamble being executed in front of the public, egregiously breaking the law or making back-room deals both risk extreme negative public reaction if exposed.

We know that eventually a self-driving car will hit somebody and kill them. Waymo and other companies are prepared for that.

[rcxdude]

what state law would they be violating?