A Waymo robotaxi was spotted charging in the parking garage at Westbard Square at 5400 Westbard Avenue in Bethesda last night. It was using the EVgo fast-charging system. Waymo's self-driving Jaguar robotaxis are not yet allowed to operate in Montgomery County or Washington, D.C. without a Waymo technician at the controls. The company is testing the vehicles in the District right now, for a proposed launch of autonomous service within the borders of D.C. next year. That can only happen if the D.C. City Council passes a bill allowing driverless vehicles to operate in the City. Such a bill is now before the Council.
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I was hoping 'not in my lifetime,' but I guess there's still time. 🦕
They sometimes have a whole fleet there, taking up all the available charging spots.
I've been seeing that thing driving down Westbard Blvd.
Can't be any worse than some of the reckless driving I see on local roads.
Do they pay for charging? Or are there still free charging places around?
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