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Waymo aims to offer paid robotaxi rides in Washington DC next year

Waymo says it's working with 'policymakers to formalize the regulations needed to operate without a human behind the wheel' in DC.

Waymo is continuing to expand its foothold across the US, having recently started offering paid robotaxi services in more parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. He noted that the agency is refining its approach to regulation "based on public input, emerging best practices and lessons learned” from other jurisdictions. Per the Post, if and when Waymo One does become available in the District, the robotaxis would not take riders to any of the region's airports, as they wouldn't (at least at the outset) have a permit to cross into Maryland or Virginia.

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