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Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Washington D.C. in 2026

Waymo added Washington D.C. To its expanding robotaxi service on Tuesday and plans to launch robotaxi rides via the Waymo One app.
Originating as a secret project within Google in 2009 before being spun off as a separate company owned by Alphabet Inc. In 2016, Waymo has established itself as an early frontrunner in the nascent driverless technology market.
Currently, Waymo's robotaxis are mapping Washington's streets with a safety driver who can take control if needed, similar to their operations in Phoenix, Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Austin, Texas.
Tekedra Mawakana, Waymo co-CEO, stated, "We're excited to bring the comfort, consistency, and safety of Waymo One to Washingtonians."
While fully driverless rides in Washington D.C. Are anticipated next year pending regulatory updates, Waymo is aggressively expanding its robotaxi coverage and partnering with Uber to dispatch robotaxis in Atlanta later this year amidst competition from companies like Amazon, Tesla, and Lyft.

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