Transport Topics (July 28, 2022)
Operations at the Port of Oakland in California have resumed after a pause due to protesters, who were there to speak out against AB 5. The law, which has gone into effect after a lengthy legal battle, aims to reclassify owner-operators as employees of carriers. Some protesters remain on site, but are using \u201cfree speech zones,\u201d and not impeding operations, according to a port representative. One of the major issues with the law is the uncertainty it has sparked, as no one knows quite how it will be enforced or implemented.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices