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Waymo doubles weekly robotaxi rides in under a year

Waymo now logs 200,000 paid robotaxi rides per week, doubling its numbers in less than a year and planning expansion to new cities by 2026.

According to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, Waymo is now completing over 200,000 paid robotaxi rides every week. He shared the milestone on X, highlighting the rapid expansion of the self-driving taxi service.

The company currently operates its driverless taxis in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix. This latest achievement marks a significant rise from two years ago when Waymo handled only 10,000 weekly rides. The company has now increased its weekly paid trips by 20 times. In August 2023, Waymo reported 100,000 weekly paid rides, showing a steady and impressive growth rate.

Expansion plans set to drive numbers even higher

Waymoโ€™s self-driving system already covers more than 1 million miles each week, and this figure is expected to rise further as the company expands its services to more cities. In 2025, Waymo plans to launch commercial robotaxi services in Austin and Atlanta, working in partnership with Uber. Additionally, the company is preparing to introduce a commercial robotaxi service in Miami in early 2026.

The companyโ€™s expansion strategy positions it as an autonomous vehicle (AV) leader. With Cruise shutting down its robotaxi operations, Waymoโ€™s main competition comes from Zoox. Zoox has started deploying its purpose-built robotaxis in San Francisco and Las Vegas but has yet to begin commercial operations.

Waymo leads the race in driverless taxi services

Waymoโ€™s continued growth keeps it well ahead of other autonomous taxi providers. The company remains at the forefront of self-driving technology by securing a presence in multiple major cities and planning further expansion.

As the company continues to expand, it is expected to set new records for autonomous ride-sharing, making driverless travel a standard part of everyday life for more people across the United States.

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