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Battle for the Backseat: Who Is Winning the US Robotaxi Market?
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Waymo and Zoox expand their autonomous vehicle fleets, increasing paid robotaxi service coverage across major US cities amidst growing market projections that forecast a boom from $3B in 2027 to $48B by 2035. Challenges including labor union opposition, safety demands, and technical issues like weather and road conditions persist, impacting scaling plans.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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Waymo’s aggressive rollout signals the US urban mobility market is ready for widescale autonomous rides; you must prepare for rapid customer adoption while navigating labor and safety challenges that can slow operational scale.
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