Waymo is broadening its presence in the US by launching paid robotaxi services in additional areas of the San Francisco Bay Area and is set to introduce its Waymo One driverless service in Washington D.C. by 2026. The company emphasizes the need for regulatory approval to operate without a human driver, and it plans to collaborate closely with local policymakers to develop necessary rules. Additionally, while Waymo has conducted tests in D.C. for years, its service will initially not include routes to local airports due to jurisdictional constraints.
Waymo is expanding its services across the US, having begun paid robotaxi operations in the San Francisco Bay Area, and plans driverless services in DC by 2026.
To operate without human oversight in DC, Waymo needs regulatory approval and is committed to collaborating with policymakers to finalize necessary regulations.
German Vigil emphasized the importance of safety for all companies in DC's unique transportation system, noting ongoing refinement of regulatory approaches based on public input.
Although Waymo plans to introduce driverless services in the District, the robotaxis cannot take passengers to airports initially due to lack of cross-border permits.
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