"After years of missed targets and false starts, driverless taxis finally hit the road in a big way in 2025. There are now seven cities in the US where you can hail a robotaxi, although some services still require a human safety driver. Waymo, Tesla, and Uber all launched robotaxis in new markets this year - and they have more planned for 2026."
"Waymo, Tesla, and Uber all launched robotaxis in new markets this year - and they have more planned for 2026. Google-backed Waymo led the way, stating in a December 10 blog that it had served more than 14 million trips in 2025 so far, more than triple the total from last year. The Google-backed company also expanded to Austin and Atlanta, started operating on freeways, and announced plans for its first overseas expansion in London."
Driverless taxi services scaled up markedly in 2025, reaching seven U.S. cities and still requiring human safety drivers in some cases. Waymo reported serving over 14 million trips in 2025, expanded into Austin and Atlanta, began freeway operations, and announced plans to expand to London. Uber pursued robotaxis through partnerships with startups and positioned driverless taxis as a massive market opportunity. Tesla launched a robotaxi service in Austin and is testing vehicles without drivers while hiring aggressively to meet ambitious timelines. The overall rollout is accelerating, with more markets targeted for 2026.
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