Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to 10 Major U.S. Markets

Self-driving car company adds Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando to its growing network.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Waymo, the autonomous driving company owned by Alphabet, announced it will begin dispatching its self-driving robotaxis in four more cities - Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando, Florida. This expansion will bring Waymo's robotaxi service to a total of 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets, solidifying the company's lead in the autonomous vehicle industry.

Why it matters

Waymo's rapid expansion demonstrates the growing maturity and adoption of self-driving technology. As Waymo and other autonomous vehicle companies scale their services, it could lead to reduced traffic congestion, improved transportation access, and fewer accidents in these major cities.

The details

Waymo's robotaxis are already providing over 400,000 weekly trips in six metropolitan areas: Phoenix, the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, and Austin, Texas. The company's new expansion into Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando will further extend its reach. Initially, the robotaxi service will only be available to a limited number of people with the Waymo ride-hailing app in these new markets, before being opened up to the general public.

  • Waymo announced the expansion on February 24, 2026.
  • Waymo is targeting 1 million weekly paid trips by the end of 2026.

The players

Waymo

An autonomous driving company and subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company.

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What’s next

Waymo plans to further expand its robotaxi service to additional cities, including Las Vegas, Washington, Detroit, and Boston, and is also signaling its first overseas availability is likely to be in London.

The takeaway

Waymo's rapid expansion of its robotaxi service to 10 major U.S. markets demonstrates the growing maturity and adoption of self-driving technology. As autonomous vehicle companies like Waymo scale their services, it could lead to significant improvements in urban transportation and road safety.