Waymo Eyes 2026 Robotaxi Launch in Washington, DC Amid Legal Hurdles

Waymo plans to launch its Waymo One robotaxi service in Washington, DC by 2026. However, the company must first change local laws prohibiting driverless vehicles. Currently, autonomous vehicle testing requires a human driver. Waymo has been testing manually driven vehicles in DC neighborhoods. The service aims to address the city's severe traffic congestion. Waymo operates in multiple cities, promoting safety over human drivers.