TechCrunch Mobility: The battle over robotaxi rules
The article examines the regulatory battle in Washington, D.C. regarding the operation of autonomous robotaxis. It highlights the conflict between Uber, which favors a hybrid model, and Waymo, which supports the proposed legislation.
Why it matters
The outcome of this policy debate will set a precedent for how autonomous vehicle companies operate in major urban centers.
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Last week, I wrote about Uber and Waymo and how their partnership appears to be deteriorating. I predicted the two companies would end up on opposing sides of autonomous vehicle policy. That wasn’t a guess.
For the past several weeks, I’ve been talking to sources and digging through correspondence Uber sent to the D.C. Council , which is evaluating a proposed bill that would allow autonomous vehicles to operate in Washington, D.C.
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