Waymo accelerates robotaxi expansion with launches in Denver, San Diego and Tampa
Waymo has expanded its commercial robotaxi service to Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, bringing its total U.S. footprint to 14 cities. The company is aggressively scaling its fleet to maintain its market lead against increasing competition from Tesla.
Why it matters
The rapid scaling of autonomous vehicle services signals a shift toward mainstream adoption of driverless transportation in urban environments.
Waymo has started to offer its robotaxi service to the public in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, extending the Alphabet-owned company’s commercial operations to 14 U.S. cities.
The company said on Tuesday that it will begin inviting riders on a rolling basis and slowly ramp up access in the three cities, following its usual commercial playbook. The expansion has increased its fleet of self-driving Jaguar I-Pace hatchbacks and a new minivan called the Ojai to more than 4,000 vehicles.
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