Waymo wants to put self-driving taxis in the District next year

Media Coverage District of Columbia

March 25, 2025

City government would have to agree to allow autonomous cars on the road for the first time.

The Washington Post

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Autonomous Vehicles

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Federal Research Projects

January 29, 2026

Determining the State of Knowledge, Opportunities for Outreach, and Data-driven Tools for Consumer Education of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) (BTS-26)

The objective of this research was to characterize the current state of knowledge related to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), identify populations in need of education on the matter, and recommend methods of delivery for that education.

Partner Initiatives

December 18, 2025

GHSA/Waymo First Responder Autonomous Vehicle Training

GHSA and Waymo have partnered to develop a virtual self-paced training to help first responders learn about interactions with Waymo's driverless autonomous vehicles. The course consists of three modules and should take 30 minutes or less to complete.

News Releases

December 18, 2025

GHSA, Waymo Unveil New Online Safety Training for First Responders

GHSA and Waymo are giving first responders – including law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical services and tow-truck operators – the knowledge and tools to safely interact with new and emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles.