From Waymo:
“We’re laying the groundwork to launch our service in D.C. next year, but we need your help!
D.C. needs to implement new rules that would allow Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hailing service to operate in Washington, D.C. in 2026, but it’s not certain that will happen. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I saw these signs at the corner of New Hampshire/Q/18 NW today and wondered what they were trying to instruct people or cars to do?” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The photos don’t do it justice. They were trying to enter a gated garage at city center. Backed traffic up trying to enter then tried to get the car to turn around just before the gate to get out. It was trying to turn around where there is no turnaround! Everyone had to back up. Lots of confusion. (more…)
Thanks to Andrew for sending the Waymo ““self-driving” rideshare car” above from Adams Morgan. And Sarah sends below from Petworth: (more…)
AG Brian Schwalb shared yesterday:
“NEW: A judge just issued an order fining Empower $25,000 per day until it complies with District law protecting customer safety. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
What are current opinions, of ZipCar users in NW DC (and other quadrants), regarding the brand and does it still offer somewhat quality vehicles. There’s a lot of chatter, it seems, out there that their vehicles 1) (more…)
Thanks to Brian for sending:
“Parked directly in front of a hydrant. DAYS VS TICKETS…TICKETS DOWN BY 3 AT THE HALF.”
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to share that Free2move has completely revamped their carsharing program, probably in the least user friendly possible I can think of.
Now they ask you to (more…)
Thanks to Charlie for sending from Adams Morgan: “I haven’t seen enterprise Rideshare for a while.”
If you have a photo of a neat find from your house, place of work or neighborhood please send an email to [email protected] thanks. Please let me know where/what neighborhood you found it in too. Thanks.
Thanks to Matt for sending from 6th Street, SE: (more…)