Robotaxi Rules Compared: Age, Kids, Pets, Luggage and Hours

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Checked Nov 11, 202616 sources cited below

All three robotaxi companies require you to be 18 to book a ride, ban pets but welcome service animals, and expect you to bring your own car seat. They differ on children (Waymo takes any age with an adult, Tesla starts at 8 or 13), on luggage (Zoox has no trunk) and on hours.

RuleWaymoTesla RobotaxiZoox
Book or ride alone18+; teen accounts 13 to 17 in Phoenix and Nashville18+Person hailing must be 18+
Children as guestsAny age with an adultModel Y: 8 to 17. Cybercab: 13 to 17. With an adult and parental consent8+ (rider manual); support page says 6+
Car and booster seatsBring one for under 8; back seat only; ISOFIX/LATCH and top tethersBring one if the law requires; Cybercab has no LATCH/ISOFIXBooster under 4 ft 9 in; high-back booster under 4 ft 1 in
Riders per carUp to 4, not the driver's seatModel Y up to 4 (not front-left); Cybercab up to 2Up to 4
PetsNo; service animals welcomeNo; service animals welcomeNo; trained service dogs welcome
LuggageTrunk, about 200 lb: 3 carry-ons or 2 large checked bagsTrunk; Cybercab trunk 20 cu ft; no riding in the trunkNo trunk: floor, one bag per rider, under 28 in
Food and drinkCleaning fee for messes ($50 reported, $100 unreported)Fee at Tesla's discretion for dirtying the carFood and non-alcoholic drinks allowed
Alcohol, smoking, drugsNot allowed; $100 for smoking or vaping (first time)Not allowed, including open containersNo smoking, vaping or drugs
Hours24/7Not publishedLas Vegas 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Wheelchair-accessible vehiclesHuman-driven WAVs: SF and LA in app, Phoenix via SupportNone; referred to local providersNot described
Lost itemsKept 7 days; pick up at a depotLost Item Report form in the appSupport page form
TippingNot acceptedNot mentionedNot mentioned

From each company's rider rules, help pages, rider manual and app listing. Checked Nov 11, 2026

Where the rules come from

Two things to double-check

Zoox publishes two different minimum ages for children: 6 on its support page and 8 in its November 2026 rider manual. We show both and suggest planning on 8. And Waymo's FAQ says "passengers 17 and under can ride as your guests," while its Rider Rules add that minors who aren't your family need their parent or guardian's consent.

Related: Teen accounts · Pets · Accessibility · Comparisons

Questions riders ask

What is the minimum age to ride a robotaxi?

To book or ride alone, 18 for Waymo, Tesla and Zoox, except Waymo teen accounts for 13 to 17 in Phoenix and Nashville. As a guest with an adult: any age in a Waymo (with a seat under 8), 8 in a Tesla Model Y, 13 in a Cybercab, and 8 in a Zoox according to its rider manual.

Do robotaxis provide car seats?

No. Waymo, Tesla and Zoox all expect you to bring and install any car or booster seat your child needs.

Which robotaxi has the most luggage room?

Waymo's trunk holds about 200 pounds, enough for two large checked bags. Tesla's Cybercab trunk is 20 cubic feet. Zoox has no trunk; bags go on the floor.

Sources

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