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The City Transport Bill
New rules for self-driving cars could change city transport
Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act of 2026
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would let self-driving cars operate in DC, affecting how people and goods move around.
Our take
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Citizens should pay attention because this could change how we travel and how safe it is on the roads.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would create a program for commercial self-driving cars.
- Companies would need to submit plans and reports to the city.
- There would be penalties for not following the rules.
- A tax would be added for how far these cars drive.
- Manufacturers of self-driving cars must register with the city.
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