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Waymo to Scale US Robotaxi Fleet with 2,000 New Vehicles by 2026

The company is doubling production at its Arizona factory to support expansion into new cities and the development of next-generation autonomous technology.

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Overview

  • Waymo plans to add 2,000 Jaguar I-Pace robotaxis to its fleet, increasing its total to approximately 3,500 vehicles by the end of 2026.
  • The company is doubling output at its Mesa, Arizona plant, which will eventually be capable of producing tens of thousands of autonomous vehicles annually.
  • Waymo currently operates 1,500 robotaxis across four cities, providing over 250,000 paid passenger trips weekly.
  • The company aims to launch its robotaxi service in Atlanta, Miami, and Washington, D.C. in 2026, marking its next phase of geographic expansion.
  • Development of the sixth-generation Waymo Driver technology is set to begin in 2026, starting with integration into the Zeekr RT model.