Get ready for a wild ride as we uncover the secrets of the most dedicated Waymo rider in San Francisco!
The Power of Waymo Addiction
Waymo, the robotaxi company, decided to reward its loyal users with a personalized 'Year in Review,' a unique twist on the popular Spotify Wrapped. Among these users, one individual stood out, logging an impressive 427 rides in 2025 alone! This mystery rider, who prefers to remain anonymous, traveled over 2,700 miles in Waymo's robotaxis, a distance that could almost get you to New York. Imagine spending almost eight full days being chauffeured around in style and comfort!
But here's where it gets controversial...
While our anonymous power rider takes the crown, we managed to track down Lee Edwards, a general partner at Root Ventures, who isn't afraid of the spotlight. Edwards clocked an impressive 383 rides this year, averaging more than one ride per day! He shared his reasons for choosing Waymo, citing the convenience of working on his laptop and taking calls during rides, along with the perceived safety and smoothness compared to human-driven Uber or Lyft.
Edwards, a resident of Noe Valley and an investor in seed-stage startups, has taken over 1,000 Waymo rides since the service launched in San Francisco. When informed that someone had more rides than him, his reaction was a humble, "hahah damn."
Waymo's expansion in the Bay Area this year has been nothing short of remarkable. The company began operations on freeways and launched service at San Jose Mineta Airport, covering a unified service area of over 260 square miles. Waymo's growth is evident in its ride numbers, with 14 million rides in 2025, more than triple the figure from the previous year. And the company isn't slowing down; they've announced plans to expand to over 20 cities next year, including international destinations like Tokyo and London.
However, Waymo's dominance in San Francisco may soon face competition. Amazon-owned Zoox is set to launch a commercial service, and Uber is partnering with Nuro and Lucid Motors to roll out their own robotaxi. Even Tesla's robotaxi service, which currently uses a safety driver, is expected to become fully autonomous.
So, who will reign supreme in the robotaxi race? Will Waymo's loyal riders stick with the brand, or will new players steal the show?
What are your thoughts on the future of robotaxis? Do you think Waymo's expansion will continue to thrive, or will the competition shake things up? Let us know in the comments!
