Waymo says it reached 10 million robotaxi trips, doubling in five months

On Friday, March 31, 2025, a Waymo self-driving car, with a driver on board, was photographed stopping at a red light near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

During an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana shared that the ride-hailing company, owned by Alphabet, has completed 10 million trips. This number has doubled in the past five months. Mawakana emphasized that these trips were all paid and demonstrated how people are incorporating the Waymo Driver into their daily routines. The 10 million rides include trips taken in Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the Phoenix area.

Alphabet reported that Waymo is providing over 250,000 paid robotaxi rides each week. Recently, Waymo received approval to extend its autonomous ride-hailing service to more locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Jose.

Although Waymo is part of Alphabet’s “Other Bets” division, the overall revenue in this category decreased by 9% in the first quarter, reaching $450 million. The operating loss increased from $1.02 billion to $1.23 billion compared to the previous year. Mawakana acknowledged that Waymo is not yet profitable but highlighted the company’s dedication to establishing a sustainable business model.

Looking ahead, Waymo may face competition from Tesla, which is planning to launch its robotaxi service in Austin next month. Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, expressed confidence in this plan and intends to expand to Los Angeles and San Francisco following the Austin launch.

Mawakana mentioned that Waymo has taken what it considers to be the safest approach to their operations, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing safety over cost. The company has been operating continuously for almost five years, focusing on safety measures around the clock.

To conclude, Waymo has made remarkable progress in the autonomous vehicle industry, reaching a significant milestone of 10 million trips.