Uber and Waymo Take Opposing Sides on D.C. Robotaxi Bill

Uber opposes proposed D.C. legislation (B26-0684) that would permit driverless testing and commercial operations, arguing it displaces human drivers and favors Waymo. Waymo backs the bill, which also imposes a $0.15-per-mile tax funding driver retraining. Both companies present their positions at a D.C. Council hearing on July 14, 2026. Uber advocates instead for a "hybrid model" mandating robotaxis operate alongside human drivers—an industry-wide requirement, not optional.