Waymo is accelerating the rollout of its fully autonomous ride-hailing service, opening access to public riders in four major U.S. cities: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Orlando.
The expansion marks the first time the company has launched public service in multiple cities simultaneously and increases its commercial footprint to 10 metro areas nationwide. It also deepens Waymo’s presence in two fast-growing states for electric and autonomous mobility: Texas and Florida.
Invitation-Only Launch Ahead of Broader Rollout
Select riders who have already downloaded the Waymo app in the four cities will begin receiving invitations for fully autonomous rides. Invitations will roll out in phases to ensure a smooth ramp-up before broader public availability later this year.
Waymo remains the only company operating a commercial, fully driverless ride-hailing service at scale across multiple complex urban environments in the United States. The company says it is on track to surpass one million fully autonomous rides per week by the end of the year, as it prepares for expansion into more than 20 cities.
Built for Real-World Urban Driving
Waymo’s generalizable autonomous driving system is designed to adapt to each city’s unique conditions — from intense Texas heat and bright midday sun to Florida’s sudden downpours and occasional cold snaps.
In Dallas, riders may use the service for trips to popular neighborhoods like the Bishop Arts District. In Houston, destinations such as the Toyota Center are expected to be common drop-offs. San Antonio riders could head to see the San Antonio Spurs, while Orlando passengers may use autonomous rides to reach major entertainment and tourism hubs.
Local Leaders Welcome Autonomous Service
City officials and business leaders across Texas and Florida have expressed support for the launch, highlighting innovation, economic development and improved mobility options.
Leaders in Dallas emphasized the city’s commitment to innovation and public safety. Orlando officials described the service as another step in delivering world-class transportation for both residents and visitors.
Houston representatives pointed to upcoming global events, including the World Baseball Classic and the FIFA World Cup, as opportunities where autonomous ride-hailing could support increased travel demand. In San Antonio, business leaders noted that Waymo’s expansion reflects confidence in the city’s workforce, infrastructure and long-term economic outlook.
Safety at the Core
Waymo reports more than 200 million fully autonomous miles driven to date. According to company data based on over 127 million miles traveled, its system has demonstrated a tenfold reduction in serious injury crashes and a 12-fold reduction in pedestrian injury crashes compared to human drivers.
As electric and autonomous vehicle adoption continues to grow across the U.S., the expansion into Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Orlando strengthens Waymo’s position as a leader in fully driverless mobility — and signals that large-scale autonomous ride-hailing is moving further into the mainstream.
