Blue state councilman mocked after claiming self-driving cars are 'murdering' pets: 'Hide your cats'
One Minneapolis city council member's claims that Waymo cars are killing cats sparked widespread mockery as the city debates driverless vehicle rules.
TL;DR
- Minneapolis City Council member Jason Chavez expressed concern that Waymo autonomous vehicles are killing cats.
- Chavez proposed an ordinance requiring human operators in all autonomous vehicles, which narrowly passed the council.
- Mayor Jacob Frey announced his intention to veto the ordinance, calling it nonsensical and a "backdoor ban" that contradicts the city's embrace of innovative technology.
- Chavez's remarks were widely mocked on social media, with critics accusing him of focusing on a trivial issue while ignoring more pressing concerns like crime and fraud.
- Commentators questioned the council member's priorities and salary, contrasting it with issues like housing affordability and rising taxes.
- Some social media users challenged Chavez's claims, stating that their own experiences with autonomous vehicles show they are designed to avoid animals.