Self-driving cars being tested in DC
Published on April 17, 2026.
A report by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) outlines how Washington, D.C., may prepare for the future of autonomous vehicles. Currently, AVs are limited to testing under current law and must have a human operator on the steering wheel. The report suggests that at least five companies have notified the city of testing activity, including Waymo, which tested robotaxis in the District last year. It also raises concerns about job disruption, but it suggests new jobs could emerge in areas like fleet monitoring, maintenance, and software management.
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