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Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber

Waymo doubles lobbying spending to push US regulators on fully autonomous robotaxis. The Alphabet-owned company is pressing for federal rules that clear a path for driverless taxi services, intensifying its rivalry with Uber. For AI developers, this signals how autonomous-vehicle policy is becoming a key battleground shaping deployment and competition.

Ars Technica·Aug 21, 2026

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