Will Waymo operate in 9 cities on June 30 2026?

The 7¢ price reflects extreme skepticism about Waymo expanding to 9 cities within 74 days, pricing in only a 7% probability despite the company's stated ambitions and existing operations in multiple markets. The astronomical 6555% implied yield on "Yes" combined with modest $563 daily volume and a 4¢ spread suggests this is a thin, speculative position where a small positive catalyst could trigger significant repricing. The 2.98 volatility ratio and recent 133% price surge (3¢ to 7¢ in 7 days) indicate growing uncertainty, though the neutral regime and low 1.1/hour information arrival rate suggest the market hasn't yet incorporated major news flow about Waymo's expansion timeline.

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This market will resolve according to the number of distinct cities in which Waymo’s ride-hailing service is publicly available, either through the Waymo One app or a partner platform such as Uber, as of June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. A city counts if riders can book a Waymo vehicle through either the Waymo One app or the Uber app at that time. Any taxi service provided by Waymo that is available to the general public and operates without a human driver actively controlling the vehicle will count, regardless of membership or other financial restrictions. Limited pilot programs, internal employee testing, or invite-only service will not qualify. If Waymo describes a broader region (e.g., “Los Angeles County” or “San Francisco Bay Area”) as a single service area, it will count as one city/region for this market. The primary resolution source is official information from Waymo (see: https://waymo.com/rides/), however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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