Pete Buttigieg

So...

I think we're at the point where at least some of these technologies right now already are safer than human beings, and that's only going to increase and improve.

I think we're at the point where at least some of these technologies right now already are safer than human beings, and that's only going to increase and improve.

And the irony of it is, you know, even a handful of highly publicized negative incidents will really change public acceptance.

And the irony of it is, you know, even a handful of highly publicized negative incidents will really change public acceptance.

So my approach was- And they have, yeah.

So my approach was- And they have, yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

So my approach was we do need to be conservative as a safety regulator to make sure it's safe.

So my approach was we do need to be conservative as a safety regulator to make sure it's safe.

Not because I don't believe in the technology, but because I do.

Not because I don't believe in the technology, but because I do.

Because I think if people see it unfolding safely, there's going to be more acceptance.

Because I think if people see it unfolding safely, there's going to be more acceptance.

But are there things we could or should do or could or should have done to accelerate AV adoption?

But are there things we could or should do or could or should have done to accelerate AV adoption?

I think the answer is yes.

I think the answer is yes.

Like the simple reality is we can't tolerate like it's no big deal.