Councilmember proposes legislation to bring self-driving cars to DC
Published on April 24, 2026.
D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen has proposed legislation to allow the commercial deployment of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the city. Currently, an operator is required to be behind the wheel in order to operate fully-autonomous vehicles. The bill includes equal coverage to every neighborhood and clarifies legal liability for crashes and malfunctions to protect DC residents. It also requires operators to collaborate with WMATA on potential discounts when AVs connect directly to public transit. The legislation charges AV rideshare companies a "vehicle miles traveled" (V%-%), splitting revenue between new funding for WMATA and workforce development.
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