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.
I was hoping 'not in my lifetime,' but I guess there's still time. 🦕
ReplyDeleteThey sometimes have a whole fleet there, taking up all the available charging spots.
ReplyDeleteDo they pay for charging? Or are there still free charging places around?
DeleteI've been seeing that thing driving down Westbard Blvd.
ReplyDeleteCan't be any worse than some of the reckless driving I see on local roads.
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