AVIA Statement on Sean Duffy's Nomination to Lead U.S. Department of Transportation

WASHINGTON – Today, the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA), released a statement from CEO Jeff Farrah following the announcement of former Congressman Sean Duffy’s nomination to lead the United States Department of Transportation in President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet:

“The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) congratulates former Congressman Sean Duffy on his nomination as Secretary of Transportation. AVIA looks forward to working with Mr. Duffy to promote American leadership on autonomous vehicles. AVs will make our roads safer, create new economic opportunities, and provide greater accessibility. It is imperative a federal policy framework on AVs be put in place so the United States can lead on this critical technology in the 21st century.”

About the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA):  

AVIA works with lawmakers, regulators, and the public to realize the safety and societal benefits of autonomous vehicles. As the unified voice of the AV industry, the association is comprised of companies with diverse technical expertise and experience in the technology, automobile, ridehail, trucking, and logistics sectors. Bringing together their varied backgrounds, the companies formed AVIA to advance AVs’ tremendous safety, mobility and economic benefits to consumers in the safest and swiftest manner possible.