Waymo Ramps Up Lobbying Budget to Counter Uber's Regulatory Push in New York

By Rafe Rosner Uddin in San Francisco and Michael Taffe in New York · Ars Technica · 2026-08-21

Ars Technica reports that Waymo has significantly increased its political spending to secure operational permits in major East Coast markets. The autonomous vehicle firm is outspending rivals like Uber and Zoox to influence legislators in Washington D.C. and New York as state off

Ars Technica reports that Waymo has significantly increased its political spending to secure operational permits in major East Coast markets. The autonomous vehicle firm is outspending rivals like Uber and Zoox to influence legislators in Washington D.C. and New York as state off