Waymo, the self-driving vehicle developer owned by Alphabet, is reaching out to residents of Washington, DC, to seek their assistance in influencing city officials to facilitate the deployment of its robotaxis on public roads. Despite currently operating self-driving cars with human drivers for testing purposes, Waymo is striving to obtain approval for fully autonomous operations in the district.
The company has been advocating for new regulations to enable its driverless technology to operate freely in DC. In an effort to accelerate this process, Waymo is now urging DC residents to engage with local officials and express support for its services. Waymo’s message to residents emphasizes the potential benefits of autonomous transportation, such as improved accessibility and reduced traffic incidents. The company encourages individuals to customize pre-drafted letters to city officials, highlighting the positive impact of their service on the community. Through this outreach, Waymo aims to demonstrate public enthusiasm and garner necessary approvals from DC authorities to launch its driverless rides in the city.
Source: WIRED