Waymo Aims for 1 Million Weekly Rides by 2026 in Aggressive Expansion
Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous vehicle subsidiary, plans to quadruple its weekly ride volume to 1 million by late 2026. The service currently completes 250,000 weekly trips across five U.S. cities, having logged 20 million total rides since its 2020 public launch.
The company is entering its most aggressive growth phase, targeting 20 new markets within a year. Testing is already underway in major Southern metros including Miami and Dallas, with full deployments scheduled for early 2026. Northeastern expansions face regulatory complexities, with Detroit and Washington D.C. earmarked for 2026 launches.
Waymo's partnership with Jaguar continues to define its fleet, predominantly using I-Pace EVs since their 2018 collaboration. The service remains unavailable in cryptocurrency hubs like Miami until 2026, limiting potential synergies with crypto-native users seeking alternative transportation.
