Intro Autonomous vehicle (AV) taxis are becoming increasingly prevalent in major cities across the country. While they are currently active in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Austin, the number of cities offering these services could increase dramatically in coming years. The main target cities for the expanding industry are in the Sun Belt , where weather is more favorable to AVs, unlike the colder climates of the Midwest. In San Francisco, the California Public Utilities Commission ( CPUC )...