Expanding its robotaxi fleet forcefully, Waymo pursues relentless growth.
Hey there! Some big news from Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Alphabet. They're planning to expand their autonomous ride-hailing services to three new cities: Atlanta, Miami, and Washington, D.C. These cities are expected to join existing locations like Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Austin, where Waymo's robotaxi fleet already clocks over 250,000 paid trips each week.
The specific dates for these expansions aren't set in stone yet, but insider info points to Washington, D.C., and Miami targeting a 2026 launch. Atlanta's timeline is a bit more vague, but it's part of Waymo's near-term expansion strategy. Their fleet currently numbers over 700 autonomous vehicles, with around 300 in San Francisco. They've got some cool new tech on the way too—their sixth-generation Driver, which was launched in 2024, will power the upcoming fleets and might debut with some sleek EVs like the Zeekr and Hyundai Ioniq 5, but don't hold your breath for these to show up until late 2025 or beyond.
So buckle up, folks, autonomous ride-hailing services are coming to a city near you—or at least that's the plan!
Waymo intends to incorporate Atlanta into its autonomous ride-hailing services, which is part of the company's near-term expansion strategy. The city's launch may happen in the subsequent years, possibly in 2026. The upcoming Waymo fleets in Atlanta will be powered by their sixth-generation Driver, which features advanced technology and might integrate electric vehicles like the Zeekr and Hyundai Ioniq 5.
