Alphabet’s Waymo has rapidly doubled its paid robotaxi rides to 100,000 per week in just over three months. This impressive growth reflects the company’s aggressive expansion into new areas and its strategy to make autonomous ride-hailing more accessible.   Waymo’s rise comes on the heels of Alphabet’s announcement of a multi-year. $; billion investment in the company. Despite ongoing skepticism and regulatory hurdles facing autonomous vehicle technology. Waymo’s expansion continues at a brisk pace.   In June, Waymo opened its service to all residents of San Francisco, bypassing the waitlist requirement, and has since extended its operations to the San Francisco Peninsula and parts of Los Angeles. With a fleet of approximately 700 vehicles, Waymo remains the only U.S. Company offering uncrewed robotaxi rides for lares.