Waymo vs Cruise vs Zoox vs Tesla FSD
Robotaxi Platform Comparison
Comparison of 4 robotaxi platforms — autonomy level, fleet size, rides per day, safety record, and expansion.
WaymoCruiseZooxTesla FSD
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | Waymo | Cruise | Zoox | Tesla FSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomy Level | L4 (driverless) | L4 (suspended) | L4 (driverless) | L2 (supervised) |
| Fleet Size | 700+ | ~100 | ~200 | 10M+ cars |
| Rides/Week | 150K+ | Paused | Testing | N/A (owner) |
| Cities | 5+ cities | 1 city | 2 cities | Worldwide |
| Sensor Suite | LiDAR + camera + radar | LiDAR + camera + radar | LiDAR + camera + radar | Camera only |
| Safety (Miles/disengagement) | 15,368 | N/A | N/A | 13,212 |
| Business Model | Ride-hail | Ride-hail | Ride-hail | Software sale |
Expert Verdict
Waymo leads with 150K+ paid rides/week and Level 4 autonomy; Cruise is recovering from suspension; Zoox offers purpose-built robotaxis; Tesla FSD remains Level 2.
Subject Breakdown
Waymo
4 Category Wins
- ★ Autonomy Level: L4 (driverless)
- ★ Rides/Week: 150K+
- ★ Sensor Suite: LiDAR + camera + radar
- ★ Safety (Miles/disengagement): 15,368
Cruise
0 Category Wins
Zoox
0 Category Wins
Tesla FSD
2 Category Wins
- ★ Fleet Size: 10M+ cars
- ★ Cities: Worldwide