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Denver is becoming a Waymo city. Here's how that has worked out across the country
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Fusion42 · 29 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Waymo is launching its driverless robotaxi service in Denver, with passenger operations starting by the end of the year. Based on performance in other US cities, Denver can expect a fleet of several hundred vehicles, market share gains of over 20% within two years, and pricing that is rapidly becoming competitive with Uber and Lyft.
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The playbook for autonomous vehicle rollout is now clear, and it is fast: Waymo takes over 20% of a city's rideshare market within two years. If your business relies on a person driving a car locally, you now face a competitor whose costs will only ever go down.
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