Proposed D.C. bill on driverless cars sparks clash between Uber and Waymo over robotaxi rules.

A new bill in Washington, D.C. aims to allow fully driverless autonomous vehicles, creating a regulatory battleground between Uber and Waymo. Uber opposes the bill, fearing it would push human drivers out and give Waymo a monopoly, advocating instead for a hybrid model where robotaxis operate alongside human drivers on the same platform. Waymo supports the bill, arguing it enables safe deployment of autonomous vehicles without restricting companies like Uber. The debate highlights broader tensions in the robotaxi industry and upcoming regulatory challenges in other cities.