Waymo Opens Up Service in Orlando, Dallas, Houston, & San Antonio - CleanTechnica

Waymo has expanded its commercial robotaxi service to four new major U.S. cities simultaneously for the first time: Orlando, Florida, and Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas. This expansion brings Waymo’s total service areas to 10 metro regions nationwide. The company is gradually scaling up access, initially inviting select riders who have downloaded the app to experience rides, with plans to open the service to the general public later in the year. Waymo emphasizes its safety-first approach and community engagement as central to its market entry strategy, distinguishing itself from competitors like Tesla by successfully operating fully autonomous ride-hailing services at scale in complex urban environments. Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana highlighted the company’s goal of providing 1 million rides daily by the end of 2024 and expanding to over 20 cities soon. The company has logged more than 200 million autonomous miles and describes its technology as a generalized AI solution capable of adapting to diverse city environments and weather conditions, while