Waymo Leads Texas in Autonomous Vehicle Registrations

Waymo's Unmatched Fleet Size in Texas

In a recent report from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Waymo has emerged as the clear leader in autonomous vehicle registrations, boasting 577 vehicles. This figure dwarfs that of its closest competitor, Avride, which has 317 registered vehicles, while Tesla trails significantly with only 42.

The new automated vehicle tracker tool, mandated by state law, provides transparency regarding the number of autonomous vehicles operating in Texas. Key insights include:

• Waymo's commercial robotaxi service launched in Austin in March 2025.
• Other notable competitors include Nuro (47 vehicles) and Volkswagen's MOIA (12 microbuses).
• The tool also tracks self-driving trucks, with Aurora leading at 91 vehicles.

Despite Waymo's current dominance, the numbers alone do not reflect operational efficiency or commercial viability. As the landscape evolves, this tool will be crucial for monitoring growth and competition in the autonomous vehicle sector.