Waymo, Alphabet Inc.'s robotaxi arm, intends to launch its commercial autonomous ride-hailing service in Washington, DC, by 2026, following rollouts in Atlanta and Miami. This strategic expansion draws greater attention from lawmakers as they consider federal standards for self-driving vehicles. Current regulations allow manufacturers to deploy a limited number of driverless vehicles annually. With growing comfort among local regulators and improved technology, Waymo is seeking special permission from federal authorities to operate without conventional human driver controls, amid Elon Musk's push for a unified national framework.
Waymo plans to launch its robotaxi service in Washington, DC, in 2026, increasing exposure to self-driving cars among US lawmakers during federal standards discussions.
The company aims to debut commercial autonomous ride-hailing in DC after rollouts in Atlanta and Miami, subject to securing city government permissions.
Waymo needs federal approval to operate without human controls, as current regulations allow 2,500 driverless vehicles annually under exemptions.
Elon Musk advocates for national standards to unify self-driving vehicle regulations, supporting simplified rules for operating vehicles lacking human control features.
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