Waymo Plans To Widen Robotaxi Lead Over Tesla With 2026 Dallas Launch

An electric Waymo vehicle testing in Boston.Boston Globe via Getty ImagesWaymo, the leading U.S. robotaxi operator, plans to launch the autonomous ride service in Dallas next year, its second market in Texas, where it’s partnering with Avis to keep its growing fleet of electric vehicles in service. The Alphabet Inc. unit’s steady expansion pace draws a sharp contrast with Tesla, which remains in test mode despite CEO Elon Musk’s continued claims of its autonomous tech prowess.Mountain View, California-based ...