California Rep warns Dem-backed bill may extend commutes

A California bill, AB 2015, aims to require state agencies to study how third-party navigation apps like Apple Maps and Google Maps influence traffic patterns, with findings due by January 2028. Critics, including State Rep. Carl DeMaio, oppose the measure, warning it could lead to government manipulation of routes and longer commutes, potentially used to implement environmental goals. The legislation currently only mandates a study and does not immediately restrict app functionalities.

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