Tesla Unveils $30,000 Cybercab as Waymo Hits 10-City Robotaxi Milestone
Waymo expanded its robotaxi service to 10 US cities, logging over 200 million autonomous miles and targeting one million rides per week by year-end. Tesla unveiled its $30,000 Cybercab for ramped-up April production but recorded 14 robotaxi crashes in Austin since mid-2025.
1. Waymo Reaches 10-City Milestone
Waymo rolled out its autonomous ride-hailing service in Dallas, San Antonio, Houston and Orlando on February 25, bringing service availability to a total of 10 US cities. The network has driven over 200 million autonomous miles and aims to serve more than one million rides per week by the end of the year.
2. Tesla Launches $30,000 Cybercab
Tesla introduced the Cybercab at a target price under $30,000, with ramped-up production scheduled to begin in April. Prototype units have been spotted testing on Chicago highways, signaling Tesla's push to build the largest autonomous ride-hailing fleet.
3. Safety Incidents and Competitive Landscape
Tesla's robotaxi service in Austin reported 14 crashes since mid-2025, raising questions about autonomous safety performance. Waymo’s fully driverless operations have also seen incidents requiring human intervention, intensifying competition among robotaxi operators.