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9mo ago

Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service While Tesla Prepares Austin Trial

Waymo secures approval to extend operations to San Jose, hitting 10 million paid trips, as Tesla plans a geofenced robotaxi launch in Austin by late June.

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A person is seen working next to a Waymo car in a lot at 350 Pacific Avenue on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in San Francisco. Waymo said Monday it received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to expand to the South Bay and most of San Jose.
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Overview

  • Waymo has received regulatory approval to expand its driverless robotaxi services to San Jose and other parts of the San Francisco Peninsula.
  • The company has surpassed 10 million paid robotaxi trips, doubling its total in the past five months, and operates over 1,500 vehicles across four U.S. cities.
  • Waymo is addressing safety concerns by recalling over 1,200 vehicles to update software related to barrier-collision risks.
  • Tesla is set to launch a limited robotaxi trial in Austin, Texas, by the end of June, starting with 10 vehicles in geofenced areas deemed safest.
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration continues to investigate Tesla's Full Self-Driving software for visibility-related collisions as the company plans to scale its Austin fleet to 1,000 vehicles within months.