Waymo, an Alphabet subsidiary, plans to launch driverless taxis in Washington, D.C., in 2026.

Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, plans to launch its driverless taxi service in Washington, D.C., in 2026. The company has already provided over 4 million driverless rides in cities like Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Austin, and currently offers 200,000 weekly paid trips. Waymo's expansion into Washington marks its position as a frontrunner in autonomous technology, with competitors like Amazon, Tesla, and Lyft also developing similar services.