https://www.reuters.com/article/us-selfdriving-regulations-california/california-proposes-new-rules-for-self-driving-cars-to-pick-up-passengers-idUSKCN1HD2ZL >California's public utility regulator on Friday signaled it would allow self-driving car companies to transport passengers without a backup driver in the vehicle, a step forward for autonomous car developers just as the industry faces heightened scrutiny over safety concerns.