Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to 4 More Major US Cities

Self-driving car company Waymo adds Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando to its growing network of autonomous vehicle markets.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Alphabet, announced it will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more major U.S. cities - Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando, Florida. This expansion will bring Waymo's autonomous vehicle service to a total of 10 major metropolitan markets across the country, including existing operations in Phoenix, the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, and Austin, Texas.

Why it matters

Waymo's rapid expansion solidifies its position as the clear leader in the autonomous vehicle space, outpacing rivals like Tesla and Zoox who are still testing in only a few cities. This growth allows Waymo to work towards its goal of surpassing 1 million weekly paid trips by the end of 2026, cementing its position as the go-to provider of self-driving transportation services.

The details

Waymo's robotaxis will initially only be available to a limited number of people with the company's ride-hailing app in the new markets, before being opened up to the general public. The expansion comes after Waymo recently raised $16 billion, putting the company's valuation at $126 billion and fueling speculation 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.

The players

Waymo

A self-driving car company owned by Alphabet, the parent company of Google. Waymo is the clear leader in the autonomous vehicle space, with its robotaxis providing over 400,000 weekly trips across 6 major U.S. markets.

Alphabet

The parent company of Google and the owner of Waymo. Alphabet recently provided a $16 billion financial infusion to Waymo, valuing the company at $126 billion.

Tesla

An electric vehicle company that is also developing autonomous driving capabilities, but is still only testing its self-driving technology in a few U.S. cities.

Zoox

An autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, which is also still in the testing phase of its self-driving technology in a limited number of markets.

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What’s next

Waymo plans to continue expanding its robotaxi service to additional major U.S. cities, with Las Vegas, Washington D.C., Detroit, and Boston identified as potential future markets. The company is also signaling that its first overseas expansion is likely to be in London.

The takeaway

Waymo's rapid growth in the autonomous vehicle space demonstrates the company's technological leadership and ability to scale its self-driving platform. This expansion will allow Waymo to solidify its position as the premier provider of robotaxi services, outpacing competitors and working towards its ambitious goal of over 1 million weekly paid trips by the end of 2026.