Waymo Reaches 200,000 Weekly Robotaxi Rides, Plans Further U.S. Expansion

Alphabet's autonomous driving subsidiary has achieved 20x growth in two years and is set to launch services in Austin, Atlanta, and Miami by 2026.

Waymo now provides over 200,000 paid robotaxi rides weekly across Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco, marking a 20-fold increase since 2023.
The company plans to expand its autonomous ride-hailing services to Austin and Atlanta in 2025, followed by Miami in 2026, in partnership with Uber.
Waymo's autonomous vehicles currently drive over 1 million miles per week, with studies showing significant reductions in accident-related claims compared to human-driven cars.
Competitors like GM's Cruise have ceased operations following safety concerns, while Tesla aims to launch a similar service in Austin later this year despite lacking proven fully autonomous capabilities.
Waymo continues to lead the U.S. autonomous vehicle market with its growing commercial footprint and ongoing testing in new cities, including San Diego and Las Vegas.