Waymo in DC? Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George wants to delay expansion

But in Washington, D.C., the future of autonomous ride-hailing services remains uncertain as lawmakers debate how quickly the technology should be allowed on city streets.

Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George is among three D.C. Council members pushing to delay a vote on legislation that would establish a regulatory framework for Waymo and other driverless vehicle services in the District.

“I don’t think the District needs to be first, but I also don’t want us to be last,” Allen said.

With no driver behind the wheel, the vehicle relies on its technology to navigate traffic, respond to pedestrians and make driving decisions.

Lewis George has not necessarily rejected autonomous vehicle technology altogether.