Overview

• Waymo now provides over 250,000 paid rides per week, reaching one million rides monthly and expanding into Austin and Silicon Valley through Uber.
• The company plans to launch driverless services in Washington, D.C., in 2026, further solidifying its market leadership.
• Tesla announced a limited robotaxi service in Austin starting June 2025 with 10–20 Model Y vehicles, alongside plans for private full-autonomy features by year-end.
• Volkswagen aims to deploy autonomous vans via Uber in the U.S. by 2026, highlighting growing competition in the sector.
• The NHTSA is easing reporting requirements for driver-assist incidents while continuing safety investigations into Tesla's Autopilot system.