# The number of autonomous rides in the US is projected to jump from about 15 million in 2025 to 36 million this year.

*robotics · news · 2026-05-01 · Times Now*

## Key points

- Morgan Stanley projects half the US population will access robotaxi services within three years.
- Waymo's fleet completed 500,000 trips in March 2026, indicating rapid scaling.
- Tesla plans to expand robotaxi services to a dozen US states this year.
- Uber now partners with over two dozen robotaxi companies instead of developing its own vehicles.
- Amazon’s Zoox plans paid service launches in Los Angeles and Las Vegas once regulators approve.

**Companies:** Alphabet, Tesla, Uber, Motional, Zoox, Nuro
**Countries:** United States

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