Waymo launching driverless robotaxis in 5 more cities

Waymo is expanding its driverless robotaxi services by removing human safety drivers in Miami starting immediately and plans to do the same in four additional cities over the coming weeks. Initially, these fully autonomous rides will be available only to Waymo employees, with public access expected to begin in 2026. This expansion doubles the number of cities where Waymo operates without human specialists in the vehicle, reflecting advancements in their AI, hardware, and operational safety. To date, Waymo’s robotaxis have driven over 100 million fully autonomous miles and completed more than 10 million paid rides, currently providing over 250,000 rides per week. In 2025, Waymo has broadened its service conditions by enabling robotaxi rides on freeways in the San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, and expanded its coverage in the Bay Area to include San Jose and airport curbside service. The company is also testing operations in challenging environments such as New York City, Washington, D.C.,