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

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

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 in Texas and Florida, expanding its service to a total of 10 major U.S. metropolitan areas. The move 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 expansion solidifies its early lead in the autonomous vehicle market, as rival services from Tesla and Zoomo are still testing in only a few cities. The increased availability of Waymo's robotaxis could provide more transportation options for residents in these growing Sun Belt markets.

The details

Waymo's robotaxis will now be available in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando, Florida, in addition to the six markets where they already operate: Phoenix, the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, and Austin, Texas. The company's ride-hailing service will initially be limited to a select number of users with the Waymo app before expanding to the general public in those new markets.

  • 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.

The players

Waymo

An autonomous driving company owned by Alphabet, Google's parent company, that is a leader in the development and deployment of self-driving vehicles.

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What’s next

Waymo plans to continue expanding its robotaxi service to additional cities, including Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., Detroit, and Boston, as well as its first international market of London.

The takeaway

Waymo's rapid expansion of its robotaxi service demonstrates the company's ambition to dominate the autonomous vehicle market and provide new transportation options for residents in major U.S. cities and beyond.