Forbesยท2025-07-28 23:15Core Insights - Waymo, the leading U.S. robotaxi operator, is set to launch its autonomous ride service in Dallas in 2026, marking its second market in Texas [1][2] - The company is expanding its operations while Tesla remains in a testing phase, highlighting a contrast in their approaches to autonomous technology [1][4] - Waymo has already provided over 250,000 paid rides weekly in five cities, potentially generating at least $5.1 million in revenue per week based on average fares [3] Expansion Plans - Waymo is currently operating in Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, and Atlanta, with plans to launch services in Miami and Washington, D.C. next year [2] - The company is testing in additional cities including New York, Philadelphia, Houston, San Antonio, San Diego, Nashville, Boston, and Tokyo [3] Safety and Technology - Waymo's autonomous vehicles have driven over 100 million miles on public roads, with a focus on improving road safety in cities with high traffic fatality rates [2][3] - In contrast, Tesla's robotaxi operations are limited to supervised rides in Austin, with human technicians present to assist in case of issues [4] Partnerships - Waymo is partnering with Avis in Dallas for fleet maintenance, including charging and cleaning of its electric vehicles [5]