Self-driving taxis could be heading to D.C. in 2026, through the autonomous driving company Waymo. Although cars without a driver behind the wheel aren’t legal in D.C., the company is hopeful that city officials will change the laws to allow its autonomous vehicles on city streets.

The growth has helped turn what began as a head-turning novelty in Phoenix and then in San Francisco into an increasingly common sight in the cities where Waymo operates. The comp