Waymo Tops Texas AV Registrations With 577 Vehicles as Tesla Lists 42
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Updated · TechCrunch · May 28
Waymo Tops Texas AV Registrations With 577 Vehicles as Tesla Lists 42
2 articles · Updated · TechCrunch · May 28
Texas DMV data released under a new law shows Waymo has registered 577 autonomous vehicles in the state, ahead of Avride's 317, Nuro's 47 and Tesla's 42.
May 28 marked the start of Texas' registration requirement for companies testing or deploying AVs, creating the first public, easy-to-access count of fleet sizes and safety disclosures.
The gap underscores Waymo's lead in commercial robotaxis in Texas, where it launched in Austin in March 2025 and has since expanded to Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.
Fleet totals do not show how many vehicles are actively operating: Nuro and Zoox are not running commercial services, and Waymo paused service in some Texas cities earlier this month over flood-related driving issues.
The tracker also covers autonomous trucking, listing Aurora with 91 driverless trucks, Gatik with 64, Kodiak AI with 33 and Waabi with 13.
As Tesla’s tiny robotaxi fleet faces safety probes, is its self-certification a real breakthrough or a dangerous regulatory loophole?
Europe demands strict proof of AV safety, while Texas lets companies grade their own homework. Which continent is on the right road?