Waymo, the self-driving taxi company, continues to showcase impressive growth as it expands its services. According to recent data compiled from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), Waymo recorded 876,000 paid driverless trips in California in May 2025. This represents a remarkable sixfold increase compared to the same month last year and a staggering 69 times growth since August 2023. Industry expert Charlie Bilello highlights this data, pointing to Waymo’s rapid expansion in the autonomous driving sector.
While the company has yet to publicly announce whether it has now surpassed the 1 million monthly trips mark, their trajectory suggests significant momentum. The achievements in California are just a glimpse of Waymo’s broader scaling efforts, which are poised to continue in the coming years.
In addition to its impressive trip statistics, Waymo has been active on social media, providing updates about various initiatives. Most recently, Waymo announced the extension of its autonomous driving permit in New York City, allowing continued testing in preparation for future service availability. The company also shared its collaboration with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for manual testing at Newark Airport, emphasizing its commitment to serving regional riders.
Waymo has further engaged with communities through partnerships with sports teams, like the Golden State Warriors, and local transit authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area, enhancing in-car displays to improve connections for riders.
The company’s ambitions are not limited to the U.S. market; Waymo is also looking internationally, gearing up for expansions into London in 2026. Their recent partnership with DoorDash aims to integrate the Waymo Driver technology into grocery and meal deliveries in Phoenix, reflecting their focus on convenience and safety.
As Waymo continues to push boundaries in self-driving technology, the next steps in their expansion efforts are keenly anticipated. The future looks promising as they further integrate autonomous services into everyday life across various markets.