Driverless Waymo taxis to arrive in DC by 2026

Published March 25, 2025 10:02am ET



Driverless taxis from autonomous vehicle company Waymo are expected to launch in the nation’s capital in 2026.

The District of Columbia Department of Transportation anticipates that Washington, D.C., could see a large increase in vehicle travel and Metro transit riders over the next several decades. DCST expects Metro ridership to fluctuate by neighborhood, with some areas turning to taxis.

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