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Tesla Robotaxi vs Waymo vs Apollo Go: Operations Compared

Comparing Tesla Robotaxi (Fort Worth, 8 cities, unsupervised Model Y) with Waymo and Baidu Apollo Go on operating cities, vehicles and expansion pace.

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Comparing Tesla Robotaxi (Fort Worth, 8 cities, unsupervised Model Y) with Waymo and Baidu Apollo Go on operating cities, vehicles and expansion pace.

The Companies ​

In early November 2026, Tesla's robotaxi launched in Fort Worth, joining Waymo and Baidu Apollo Go in the global robotaxi landscape.

Core Comparison ​

CompanyFootprintVehiclesExpansion pace
Tesla Robotaxi8 cities in TX/FL/CA; Fort Worth 3rd largestUnsupervised Model Y, CybercabFast replication since Dallas in April 2026
WaymoMultiple US cities, plus Japan and UKCustom vehicles (incl. Toyota bZ4X)Partnering with carmakers for new vehicles
Baidu Apollo GoCommercial ops across Chinese citiesCustom robotaxisScaling across Chinese cities

Key Differences ​

Tesla replicates its own fleet quickly from Dallas across 8 cities; Waymo partners with carmakers and expands into right-hand-drive markets; Apollo Go scales across Chinese cities.

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