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D.C. Council Members Vote Down Self-Driving Cars, for Now
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Fusion42 · 13 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The D.C. Council voted down a bill to legalize passenger service for self-driving cars by Waymo and others, delaying deployment amid concerns over worker protections and accessibility. The bill included provisions for collective bargaining rights, fleet caps, and wheelchair accessibility, but opposition from labor unions and some council members prevailed.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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You face tighter gatekeeping in deploying self-driving cars in Washington D.C. with labor and accessibility demands now front and centre. Prepare for a longer timeline and negotiate worker protections early where expanding in urban areas.
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