According to Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, Waymo has significantly expanded its Robotaxi geofence in Austin, allowing its autonomous vehicles to operate over a much larger area (source: Sawyer Merritt, https://twitter.com/SawyerMerritt/status/2011146163261767757). This development highlights Waymo's commitment to scaling its self-driving taxi service and increasing accessibility for consumers. The expansion provides immediate business opportunities for local partners, urban mobility stakeholders, and businesses seeking to integrate AI-driven transportation solutions. As the geofence grows, the data collected will further improve Waymo's AI algorithms, giving the company a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving autonomous vehicle sector.

According to Sawyer Merritt, Tesla has expanded its Austin Robotaxi service geofence by 44%, increasing its total coverage area to 243 square miles. This makes Tesla’s service area 3.7 times larger than Waymo’s in Austin. However, Waymo continues to operate a fleet that is about 3–4 times larger than Tesla’s in the same city. This expansion highlights Tesla’s aggressive push into autonomous vehicle markets, positioning itself as a major competitor in urban robotaxi services and offering new business opportunities for AI-driven mobility solutions. (Source: Sawyer Merritt on X, https://x.com/SawyerMerritt/status/1983287391315214570)