Autonomous vehicle technology has reached a place where certain technologies are market-ready or readily adaptable to transit operations, and further automation technologies continue to be developed.  These developments are expected to result in future operational savings in part through the elimination of driver and maintenance staff positions and reduced overtime.  For the remaining workers, job responsibilities will change and new skills will be required.  Even partial automation may result in job losses or a “de-skilling” of the vehicle operator role.  These eventualities will trigger labor law obligations.