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D.C. Weighs Driverless Future vs. Rideshare Jobs | Durham News
D.C. eyes a future with robotaxis — but at a steep cost. A new bill could let autonomous vehicles operate commercially for the first time, charging $1M to apply, $5M for a permit, and 15 cents per mile — half funding transit, half retraining drivers. Rideshare unions warn it threatens livelihoods, citing pay drops in cities already testing robotaxis. Tech giants are split: Waymo backs the bill, Uber opposes it, fearing a monopoly and pushing for a hybrid model. The Council’s decision could reshape urban mobility — and set a national precedent on tech vs. workers. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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