Waymo, the robotaxi business of Google parent Alphabet Inc., plans to launch service in Washington, DC, next year, a move that would effectively give US lawmakers and other officials more exposure to self-driving cars as they mull a framework for federal standards.

Waymo said Tuesday it will begin offering robotaxi rides via the Waymo One app in Washington, D.C., in 2026. Before it can launch commercially, the

Waymo will bring its robotaxi service to Washington, DC, starting in 2026, after other planned launches in 2025. The company, backed by Google, is the sole major robotaxi operator in the US at the moment, having brought its fleets to a number of cities on the west coast and the southwest.