In 2024, Waymo emerged as a leader in the U.S. robotaxi market despite General Motors’ recent decision to exit its Cruise robotaxi business. Waymo has completed over 5 million autonomous trips and expanded its services in cities like San Francisco and Phoenix. With substantial backing from Alphabet, Waymo’s strategic partnerships, including one with Hyundai, aim to improve its fleet. Meanwhile, Tesla continues to promote its future Cybercab model but has yet to launch its driverless service. Zoox, acquired by Amazon, plans to roll out its unique shuttles soon, contrasting with Cruise, which faced operational setbacks and regulatory issues before its closure.
