Within Uber-Waymo split, a key labor battle over AVs is being waged in the nation's capital

A major labor battle over autonomous vehicle deployment is unfolding in Washington, D.C., where Uber has unexpectedly aligned with unions opposing widespread robotaxi rollouts due to concerns about job losses and local economic impacts. The proposed legislation in D.C., along with similar bills elsewhere, seeks to limit autonomous vehicle integration to protect driver jobs amid a shifting urban transportation landscape.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.