智通财经网·2025-05-21 00:28Group 1 - Waymo has achieved 10 million rides, doubling in the past five months, with services available in Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix [1] - Waymo provides over 250,000 paid autonomous taxi services weekly, and has received approval to expand its services in the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Jose [1] - Despite the growth, Waymo has not yet achieved profitability, with the parent company Alphabet reporting a 9% decline in revenue for its "Other Bets" segment and an increase in operating losses [1] Group 2 - Tesla plans to launch its autonomous taxi service in Austin, with future expansions to Los Angeles and San Francisco, claiming a more ambitious strategy compared to Waymo [2] - Tesla's approach relies on camera-based systems and computer vision rather than complex sensors like LiDAR [2] - Waymo emphasizes safety as its primary focus, stating that it has been operating its service for nearly five years with a commitment to safety over cost [3]