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Waymo and Zoox expand into more U.S. markets as robotaxi race heats up

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1 September 2026

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United States

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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Waymo is expanding its driverless robotaxi service to three additional U.S. cities, while Amazon-backed Zoox plans to test in two new markets, intensifying competition in the U.S. autonomous ride-hailing industry.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 8 sources have reported it between 24 Aug 2026 and 5 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must accelerate deployment plans or lose ground to Waymo and Zoox as they secure early footholds in new U.S. cities where autonomous ride services will draw first customers and set market standards.

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8 sources · first reported 24 Aug 2026 · latest 5 Sep 2026

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