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Stalled in D.C., Waymo turns to Virginia
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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Waymo is facing regulatory delays in Washington, D.C. and has shifted focus to Northern Virginia and Baltimore for autonomous vehicle testing, seeking legislative clarity to operate commercially.
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Autonomous vehicle founders in D.C. face a regulatory blockade but an opening exists in Virginia testing. Shift your pilot plans or partnerships now to states with clearer legislative routes.
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