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Alphabet’s Waymo could potentially allow individuals to own one of its robotaxis in the future — yet the timing and potential pricing remain unclear.

According to a report by Reuters, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai recently suggested this possibility, mentioning “future optionality for personal ownership.” However, he did not elaborate further.

Although his statement was somewhat ambiguous, it is significant that Waymo is contemplating the sale of its self-driving vehicles directly to consumers. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been vocal about similar ambitions, with Tesla planning to roll out its own autonomous “Cybercab” service by 2026. Tesla’s cars currently provide partial self-driving functionalities through its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta program.

Nonetheless, Waymo currently enjoys a considerable edge over Tesla in a crucial aspect: real-world implementation. While Tesla has just initiated limited beta trials of its autonomous ride-hailing platform — exclusively for staff — Waymo has been running fully driverless taxi services for several years in various regions of California, Arizona, and Texas.

However, a significant distinction exists: Waymo does not produce its own vehicles. Its fleet comprises Jaguar I-Pace SUVs, extensively modified with a variety of sensors to facilitate autonomous driving. Should Waymo decide to proceed with offering robotaxis for personal ownership, it would likely necessitate a partnership with a vehicle manufacturer to realize this goal.

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