Waymo is starting robotaxi testing in three more cities - The Robot Report

Waymo has announced plans to expand its robotaxi service to three additional U.S. cities: New Orleans, Minneapolis, and Tampa, Florida, initiating groundwork for commercial launches without specifying exact timelines. This expansion follows recent announcements to bring autonomous vehicles (AVs) to Miami, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando. Currently, Waymo operates robotaxi services in Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco, with recent enhancements allowing AV rides on freeways in the San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. The company boasts over 100 million fully autonomous miles driven on public roads, more than 10 million paid rides, and currently provides over 250,000 rides weekly. Looking ahead, Waymo aims for significant growth in 2026, targeting expansions or new launches in numerous cities including Nashville, Las Vegas, San Diego, Detroit, Washington D.C., Seattle, and Denver. Notably, deployments in cities like Detroit and Minneapolis will test Waymo’s