Policy & Governance: Regulation, Risk and Responsibility in Autonomous Transit

Public Policy & Regulation attorney Kara Fischer will speak at the 2026 Autonomous Vehicle Conference on the policy and governance frameworks needed to support autonomous transit deployment at scale. Her panel will examine the legal, regulatory and operational factors that determine whether autonomous vehicle (AV) programs can be approved, funded, insured and integrated into public transportation systems. The presentation will cover issues such as risk allocation, liability, procurement, contracts, oversight, data governance, privacy, cybersecurity and safety standards, with a focus on how public agencies and local governments can encourage innovation while maintaining accountability and public trust.