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In Austin and Atlanta, Waymo rides run only on Uber. You can't request one directly: turn on autonomous rides in your Uber settings, request an eligible ride, and if a Waymo is nearby the app offers it to you. Uber says it costs nothing extra. In Nashville, Lyft matches riders with Waymos too.
| City | App | Ride types that can be matched | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | Uber | UberX, Uber Electric, Uber Comfort, Uber Comfort Electric | March 4, 2025 |
| Atlanta | Uber | UberX, Comfort, Comfort Electric | June 24, 2025 |
| Nashville | Lyft (and the Waymo app) | Standard, Priority Pickup, Wait & Save, Extra Comfort | September 9, 2026 |
Uber, Austin; Uber Newsroom, Atlanta; Lyft; Waymo. Checked Nov 11, 2026
How to get matched on Uber
- Update the Uber app to the latest version.
- Opt in to autonomous rides in your ride preferences (Uber's Atlanta announcement points to Settings, Ride Preferences).
- Request an eligible ride type from a qualifying location inside the Waymo area.
- If you're matched, the app shows a ride offer. Tap Accept ride, or switch to a regular ride.
- When the car arrives it shows your initials on its rooftop dome. Tap Unlock car in the Uber app, get in and buckle up.
Waymo vehicles on Uber seat up to four riders and have trunk space; you can open the trunk and start the trip from the Uber app, and 24/7 support is available in the Uber app and on Waymo's in-car screens (Uber). Atlanta launched across 65 square miles from Downtown to Buckhead to Capitol View.
Waymo on Lyft in Nashville
Lyft started matching Nashville riders with Waymos on September 9, 2026. Eligible requests must start and end inside the Waymo area on Lyft, covering Downtown and Broadway, North Nashville and Germantown, East Nashville, Midtown and South Nashville; there's no additional cost, and you can decline an autonomous ride or opt out entirely (Lyft). Unlike Austin and Atlanta, Nashville also has the Waymo app; see Waymo Nashville.
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Questions riders ask
Can I request a Waymo directly on Uber?
No. You can't pick a Waymo in the Uber app. You opt in to autonomous rides in your settings, which improves your chances of being matched on an eligible ride.
Does a Waymo on Uber cost more?
Uber says no: riders matched with a Waymo on an UberX, Comfort or Comfort Electric request pay no additional cost.
Can I refuse a Waymo on Uber?
Yes. Before a Waymo is sent, you can accept it or switch to a regular ride.
Sources
- Waymo Rides Now Available on the Lyft App in Nashville (Sept. 9, 2026), Lyft Operator, checked Nov 11, 2026
- Autonomous Waymo rides on Uber in Austin, TX, Uber Operator, checked Nov 11, 2026
- Atlanta: The Future is Here with Waymo and Uber (June 24, 2025), Uber Newsroom Operator, checked Nov 11, 2026
- Waymo FAQ, Waymo Operator, checked Nov 11, 2026
- Announcements, Waymo Help Operator, checked Nov 11, 2026
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