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Amazon's Zoox, Alphabet's Waymo Expand Robotaxi Services to More US Cities
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Alphabet's Waymo and Amazon's Zoox are expanding their driverless robotaxi services to new U.S. cities, including Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, with Waymo aiming to reach 1 million rides by the end of 2026. Zoox is testing with human drivers in Houston and San Diego while the U.S. robotaxi market is forecast to reach $48 billion by 2035.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 14 sources have reported it between 19 Aug 2026 and 22 Sep 2026.
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The ride-hailing cities opening by Waymo and Zoox create new opportunities for mobility startups to supply software, hardware, and services. You should explore partnerships in their launch cities while preparing for increased competition as players like Tesla enter the robotaxi field.
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14 sources · first reported 19 Aug 2026 · latest 22 Sep 2026
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