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Waymo's Rise and Risks: 15M Rides Amid Investigation

2/21/2026

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Driverless cars are gaining popularity in several American cities, led by Waymo.
In San Francisco, Waymo rides cost an average of $8.17, far lower than Uber.
Waymo, owned by Alphabet, provided 15 million driverless rides in 2025 and is valued at $126 billion.
Waymo is under a federal investigation after a child was struck.
Waymo has logged 1,429 incidents since 2021, including two fatalities, as Congress considers national self-driving regulations.

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Story summary

Driverless cars are gaining popularity in several American cities, led by Waymo.
In San Francisco, Waymo rides cost an average of $8.17, far lower than Uber.
Waymo, owned by Alphabet, provided 15 million driverless rides in 2025 and is valued at $126 billion.
Waymo is under a federal investigation after a child was struck.
Waymo has logged 1,429 incidents since 2021, including two fatalities, as Congress considers national self-driving regulations.