One robotaxi player has grown its share of users so far in 2026 — and it's not Waymo

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A woman carrying a brown paper shopping bag steps out of a Zoox self-driving robotaxi as a light green Zoox banner sits behind it and skyscrapers stand in the distance.
Zoox is picking up momentum judging by monthly active users, according to data from Apptopia.

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Waymo says some of its robotaxis ran out of power during San Francisco's July 4 gridlock and had to be towed

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Some Waymo cars stalled and had to be towed during the July 4th celebrations in San Francisco.

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Waymo robotaxis have a few easter eggs to look out for during your Fourth of July ride

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Waymo is celebrating the Fourth of July with custom wraps and in-car experiences.

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Waymo is sharpening its stand-alone business with a $30 monthly subscription

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Waymo is adding a subscription program as it continues to expand to new markets without a ride-hailing partnership.

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Tesla's robotaxi fleet in Texas is still playing catch-up to Waymo

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Tesla's robotaxi.
Tesla has fewer autonomous vehicles on Texas roads compared to Waymo.

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We tried out Waymo's spacious new robotaxi Ojai. It glitched, but we had way more space and could fit in 6 suitcases.

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Business Insider tried packing Waymo's new Ojai robotaxi with six suitcases.

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A Waymo car ended a ride early, then the company told the passenger to get an Uber

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A white self-driving Waymo car, with cameras and other sensors on its roof and its sides, pulls out of a parking lot in San Francisco.
One Waymo rider said that one of the self-driving car company's support staff suggested he take an Uber or Lyft ride instead.

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Waymo's bumpy month

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Waymo driving through flooded road
Waymo temporarily suspended some of its service offerings across the US amid issues with weather and construction zones.

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Waymo suspends freeway driving amid safety concerns

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On Thursday, Waymo customers opened up the app and noticed something

Waymo is erroneously carding riders and some say it's a new form of flattery

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Waymo wants to ensure underage riders are not using its robotaxis, in some cases by contacting riders to confirm their age.

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