Waymo will launch Washington, D.C., robotaxi service in 2026

Waymo self-driving cars with roof-mounted sensor arrays traveling near palm trees and modern buildings along the Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, February 21, 2025. Waymo's officially on its way to the nation's capital. The Alphabet -owned autonomous driving robotaxi service will be available in Washington, D.C., in 2026, the company announced Tuesday. "I've experienced firsthand how safely the Waymo Driver operates around pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users," said Governors Highway Safety Association CEO Jonathan Adkins. "Waymo has worked with GHSA and our first responder network as they've expanded their service, always putting safety first. As someone who walks to work almost every day, I'm excited to share the road with Waymo in Washington, D.C." So far, Waymo One currently operates in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and Phoenix, and is also driving in Austin and Atlanta through its partnership with Uber . ... Read full article.