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

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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 in Texas and Florida, expanding its service to a total of 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets. The expansion into Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando marks a significant step toward Waymo's goal of surpassing 1 million weekly paid trips by the end of 2026.

Why it matters

Waymo's robotaxi service represents a major milestone in the development of self-driving technology, providing a glimpse into a future where autonomous vehicles become a mainstream transportation option. The expansion to new markets solidifies Waymo's early lead in the autonomous driving space, as rival services from Tesla and Zoomo are still testing in only a few cities.

The details

Waymo's robotaxis already provide more than 400,000 weekly trips in six metropolitan areas: Phoenix, the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, and Austin, Texas. In the new markets, Waymo's service will initially be available only to a limited number of people with the company's ride-hailing app before being opened up to the general public. To help fund the expansion, Waymo recently raised $16 billion, putting the company's valuation at $126 billion and fueling speculation that it may eventually be spun off from parent company Alphabet.

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

What’s next

Waymo plans to continue expanding its robotaxi service to additional markets, with Las Vegas, Washington, Detroit, and Boston among the cities it is targeting next. The company also signaled that its first overseas availability is likely to be in London.