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Waymo (Alphabet sub-unit) is on track to hit 1 million paid weekly robotaxi rides by end of year. This signals the transition from "R&D project" to "Commercial Scale." It validates the technology and opens a massive new revenue vertical for Alphabet. LONG. Regulatory crackdowns; safety incidents halting operations.

Waymo (Alphabet sub-unit) just raised capital at a $26B valuation and is launching in London and Tokyo. Regulatory hurdles are clearing, and the business is moving from "R&D project" to "Commercial Expansion." This validates Alphabet's "Other Bets" valuation and provides a growth engine beyond Search. LONG Alphabet on Waymo execution. Regulatory bans on robotaxis or a high-profile safety incident.