WAYMO AIMS FOR 1 MILLION WEEKLY RIDES BY 2026 Waymo is shifting from proving autonomous driving works to scaling it. By the end of 2026, the Alphabet-backed company targets over one million paid rides per week. The company operates in six U.S. cities, currently handling ~400,000 weekly trips, and plans 20+ more launches this year. Expansion will also go international, with London and Tokyo first. Growth is fueled by consumer adoption and strong safety outcomes—Waymo reports 90% fewer serious crashes than human drivers. Funding from a $16B round will support fleet expansion, tech upgrades, and cost reduction. Co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana emphasizes balancing scale with trust, navigating regulatory hurdles, safety scrutiny, and competition, while integrating autonomous vehicles gradually into new markets.(*Walter Bloomberg)