GoKawiilWaymo's robotaxi fleet clusters in California and Texas, data shows
Waymo now runs commercial robotaxi service in 15 U.S. cities, up from three in September 2024, and logs about 500,000 paid rides weekly. Fleet data shows roughly 80% of its 4,000 vehicles are registered in California and Texas, with Texas registrations up 49% in three weeks to 1,102 vehicles as of September 24, partly driven by a new Zeekr-based minivan called 'Ojai'.
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The concentration suggests Waymo's expansion, while geographically broad on paper, remains heavily dependent on two states for scale, which could shape where regulatory and competitive pressure matters most. The rapid Texas growth and reliance on a Chinese-built vehicle also highlight how tariff exposure could affect Waymo's cost structure as it scales.
- Waymo operates in 15 U.S. cities, up from 3 a year ago, with 500,000 weekly paid rides
- About 80% of Waymo's ~4,000 vehicles are concentrated in California and Texas
- Texas fleet grew 49% in three weeks, aided by a new Zeekr-based 'Ojai' minivan
Source: techcrunch.com — Kirsten Korosec, 2026-09-24
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