District Links: Waymo aims to bring driverless taxis to DC next year; animal-control shift causes scramble to find homes for dozens of dogs; and more

By Chris Kain On Mar 25, 2025 Last updated Mar 25, 2025

The company already operating self-driving taxis in cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles and Austin is looking to bring its autonomous ride-hailing service to DC by 2026, vowing in an announcement this morning to continue working with DC officials “to formalize the regulations needed to operate without a human behind the wheel in the District.”

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