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Waymo Coming to Dallas Next - CleanTechnica

Waymo Coming to Dallas Next - CleanTechnica
Source: cleantechnica
Author: @cleantechnica
Published: 7/31/2025

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Waymo, the self-driving technology company spun off from Google, is rapidly expanding its commercial robotaxi operations to new cities. After initially focusing on Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area, Waymo has recently launched services in several cities and announced plans to begin operations in Dallas, Texas, in 2026. The company emphasizes that its autonomous ride-hailing service can improve road safety and reduce injuries and fatalities, aligning with Dallas’s public safety goals. Unlike previous launches where Waymo partnered with Uber, the Dallas rollout will be in partnership with Avis Budget Group, marking a strategic shift toward leveraging Avis’s fleet management expertise to scale operations efficiently. Avis will handle end-to-end fleet management, including vehicle readiness, maintenance, and depot operations, allowing Waymo to focus on its core autonomous driving technology. This partnership is expected to extend beyond Dallas, with plans to expand to additional cities. Waymo’s commercial operations are already significant, with over 250,000 paid trips per week across five cities, covering

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