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Stalled in D.C., Waymo turns to Virginia

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27 October 2026

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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.

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

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

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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