Waymo dominates Texas autonomous vehicle registrations as Tesla trails behind

Source: TechCrunch

Overview

Waymo has nearly 600 autonomous vehicles registered in Texas, far outpacing emerging competitors Avride, Nuro, Tesla, and Zoox, according to data from a new website launched by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

The automated vehicle tracker tool—part of a law that requires AV companies to register with the DMV—provides the public with the first accurate, easy‑to‑access accounting of autonomous vehicles in Texas. The law, effective May 28, requires companies testing or deploying AVs in the state to disclose fleet sizes and other safety information.

Company Registrations

Waymo and Tesla are the only companies offering commercial robotaxi services.

Notes on Fleet Size

• Fleet size alone does not indicate a company’s market position. Many firms—such as Nuro and Zoox—are not operating commercially.
• The numbers do not reflect how many vehicles are actively in use. For example, Waymo paused operations in some Texas cities earlier this month due to flood‑related issues.

Commercial Robotaxi Services

• Waymo launched its commercial service in Austin in March 2025 and has since expanded to Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
  Waymo commercial launch article

• Tesla introduced a robotaxi service in Austin last summer and later expanded to Dallas and Houston.
  Tesla robotaxi launch article

Self‑Driving Trucks

The tracker also lists registrations for autonomous truck applications:

• Aurora launched a commercial driverless trucking business in May 2025.
  Aurora trucking launch article