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Waymo's Robotaxis Race Toward 20+ New Cities in 2026
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Summary
- Waymo now gives about 500,000 paid robotaxi rides a week across 10 US cities and is targeting roughly 1 million a week by the end of 2026.
- Backed by a fresh $16 billion funding round, it plans to launch in more than 20 new cities worldwide — including Tokyo and London — and has begun testing in New York.
- It also expanded its service area past 1,400 square miles across 11 cities — an area larger than Rhode Island.
The question
Waymo has decisively pulled ahead in the driverless ride-hailing race.
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