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March 29, 2026

Waymo's Skyrocketing Ridership in One Chart

Waymo's weekly paid robotaxi trips have increased tenfold in less than two years.

Waymo's Skyrocketing Ridership in One Chart

TL;DR

  • Waymo now provides 500,000 paid robotaxi rides weekly across 10 U.S. cities.
  • Weekly paid trips have increased tenfold from 50,000 to 500,000 in less than two years.
  • Waymo has expanded to seven new cities in the Sun Belt within the past year.
  • The company's fleet size has remained steady at 'over 3,000' robotaxis since December 2025.
  • Increased utilization suggests Waymo is maximizing revenue from each robotaxi.
  • Waymo faces scrutiny from regulators and the public regarding robotaxi behavior, especially around school buses.
  • San Francisco officials are concerned about Waymo's handling of stuck vehicles and use of emergency services.
  • Waymo's ridership is significantly smaller than Uber's human-driven ride-hailing business.
  • Other companies like Pony.ai, WeRide, Tesla, Avride, Motional, and Zoox are also developing robotaxi services.

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