Waymo Brings Self-Driving Taxis to Washington, D.C.

Waymo, the self-driving taxi company owned by Alphabet, announced plans to expand its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to Washington, D.C. via the Waymo One app in 2026. Waymo has tested its robotic taxis in Washington last year and early this year but still requires approval from the city administration. "We are working closely with the city administration to formalize the regulations for fully autonomous operation without a driver ", said Waymo spokesperson Ethan Teicher to Barron’s. "In Washington, D.C., autonomous operation is currently...