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Union Urges Atlanta to Block Waymo Robotaxi Expansion

8/31/2026

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The Atlanta Rideshare Drivers Union is urging city leaders to limit Waymo robotaxi expansion.
Union leader Liza Ramsey proposes a $0-$1 per ride impact fee to fund a driver transition program.
The union also seeks to prohibit robotaxis from picking up passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Drivers report lower pay, longer waits and fewer fares since Waymo began, though the union lacks data.

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The Atlanta Rideshare Drivers Union is urging city leaders to limit Waymo robotaxi expansion.
Union leader Liza Ramsey proposes a $0-$1 per ride impact fee to fund a driver transition program.
The union also seeks to prohibit robotaxis from picking up passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Drivers report lower pay, longer waits and fewer fares since Waymo began, though the union lacks data.