https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/california-eyes-driverless-car-testing-with-passengers/ >Regulators in California are moving closer to allowing driverless cars to carry passengers, even without a backup driver present. >The state's Public Utility Commission on Friday issued a proposal that would authorize a pilot test program for autonomous vehicle passenger service. One version of the program would allow testing with a driver, and one without a driver.