Waymo, the autonomous driving leader owned by Alphabet, has reached a new milestone with 450,000 paid robotaxi rides per week in the U.S., as reported in a letter from investor Tiger Global. This figure is nearly double the 250,000 rides per week reported in April, solidifying Waymo’s position as a top player in the self-driving industry. The letter also highlighted Waymo’s impressive safety record, being 10 times safer than human drivers according to Tiger Global’s analysis.

Aside from its increased ride volume, Waymo has made significant expansions this year, including launching in additional cities and introducing autonomous driving on freeways. This progress sets Waymo apart from competing companies like Tesla, which has conducted limited self-driving pilots but still relies on human drivers or safety supervisors in their vehicles. With Waymo’s continued growth and innovation, the company remains at the forefront of the autonomous driving industry.