The Road to Driverless Cars: Debating a Safe and Fair Autonomous Vehicle Future in New York City

DATE
Wednesday, March 25, 2026

TIME
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m. Refreshments
8:45 a.m. Program

LOCATION
Events Center, Second Floor
New York Law School,
185 West Broadway,
New York, NY 10013

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Join us for a discussion about driverless vehicles as New York explores the ramifications of a tectonic technological shift that would have major policy, legal, and social implications—including for the city’s streetscape, economy, labor force, and public safety.

This event is co-sponsored by the Plumeri Center for Small Business Empowerment.

FEATURING
Mark Chiusano, NYLS Senior Fellow and author of the forthcoming book, Gigging Alone
Brian Cunningham, New York State Assemblymember
Sara Lind, Co-Executive Director at Open Plans
Sam Schwartz, Founder of the Transportation Research Program at Roosevelt House at Hunter College
Dinara Zhanpeissova, For-hire vehicle driver and Independent Drivers Guild organizer