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Uber is locked in a fierce regulatory battle with Waymo over how robotaxis should operate in Washington D.C., pushing for a hybrid model that lets human drivers and autonomous vehicles share the road and app — arguing solo robotaxis could displace workers and clog traffic. Waymo supports the D.C. bill, calling it a safe, equitable path for AVs that still protects transit and workers. The legislation, set to be debated before year’s end, would allow commercial robotaxi operations, impose safety standards, and tax robotaxi miles to fund public transit and driver retraining. As Uber seeks to maintain market dominance through lobbying and AV investment, the D.C. showdown reflects a broader industry struggle over the future of mobility — with labor groups, disability advocates, and regulators all watching closely.

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