Waymo Robotaxi Involved in Collision in Austin

Quick Summary

• Waymo Incidents in Austin:

– Waymo robotaxi has had its third collision in Austin, Texas.
– Since March 4,2025,Waymo has operated commercially for about 123 days with a fleet of ~100 vehicles.
– In total, there have been 42 incidents during commercial operations, including collisions and traffic-related issues.

• Testing Phase Details:

– During early testing (2024), Waymo had a smaller fleet (~30-40 vehicles) operating in a focused area of Austin over about nine months. This phase saw two initial collisions among ~25 reported incidents.

• Comparative Stats with Tesla Testing:

– Tesla has tested autonomous vehicles (believed to include up to ~60 test cars) for around 16 days, logging relatively fewer vehicle-days (~176 vehicle-days). Only one safety incident was reported-a noteworthy contrast to Waymo’s record.

• Broader Context on Waymo Operations:

– From 2021-mid-March, cumulative reported accidents across California/Arizona fleets indicate around 696 events recorded under federal monitors (e.g.,NTS terms acknowledgment input findings field).

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