Uber’s robotaxi lobbying effort puts it on a collision course with Waymo
Uber is lobbying against a Washington, D.C. bill that would allow autonomous vehicles to operate independently, arguing it would create a monopoly for Waymo and displace human drivers. Uber advocates for a hybrid model that mandates the availability of human-driven vehicles alongside robotaxis.
A proposed bill that would allow autonomous vehicles to operate in Washington, D.C. has become a test case for Uber’s broader robotaxi strategy. Instead of simply partnering with, and investing in, robotaxi developers, Uber is also trying to shape the rules that govern them, an effort that puts it in direct opposition with its business partner, Waymo.
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