Waymo Cities List and Robotaxi Launch Timeline

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Checked Nov 11, 202611 sources cited below

The Waymo cities list, in Waymo's own words: Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area and Tampa in the Waymo app, plus Austin and Atlanta on Uber. Below is when each one, and each airport, came online, alongside the Tesla and Zoox milestones that matter to riders.

DateCompanyWhat happened
Nov 5, 2026WaymoBay Area riders can earn $2.85 in Waymo Cash for pairing a ride with public transit. (source)
Nov 3, 2026WaymoLos Angeles adds Torrance, El Segundo and Manhattan Beach; LAX is still not served. (source)
Oct 27, 2026WaymoNearly 250 square miles added across Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando, San Diego and the Bay Area. (source)
Oct 21, 2026WaymoWaymo begins serving Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas for limited riders. (source)
Oct 14, 2026WaymoTampa, San Diego and San Antonio open to everyone, including San Antonio's airport. (source)
Oct 13, 2026WaymoWaymo begins serving Nashville International Airport for limited riders. (source)
Sep 22, 2026WaymoTeen accounts open in Nashville. (source)
Sep 14, 2026WaymoWaymo starts gradually adding riders in Las Vegas. (source)
Sep 9, 2026WaymoWaymo rides become available on the Lyft app in Nashville. (source)
Sep 1, 2026ZooxZoox begins pickups and drop-offs at Harry Reid International Airport, the first fully driverless ride-hail service there. (source)
Sep 1, 2026WaymoWaymo starts welcoming riders in Denver, Tampa and San Diego. (source)
Aug 20, 2026WaymoHouston opens to everyone. (source)
Aug 10, 2026ZooxZoox starts charging for rides in Las Vegas. (source)
Aug 4, 2026WaymoDallas opens to everyone. (source)
Jul 27, 2026TeslaNevada grants Tesla Robotaxi a permit for up to 10 autonomous vehicles on the Las Vegas Strip corridor. (source)
Jun 25, 2026WaymoNashville opens to everyone in the Waymo app. (source)
Jun 10, 2026WaymoFirst riders in the Ojai, Waymo's newest vehicle, in Phoenix, Los Angeles and San Francisco. (source)
Apr 15, 2026WaymoMiami and Orlando open to everyone; highway trips begin rolling out in Miami for select riders. (source)
Apr 7, 2026WaymoWaymo starts welcoming riders in Nashville. (source)
Mar 31, 2026WaymoWaymo begins serving San Antonio International Airport. (source)
Feb 24, 2026WaymoWaymo starts welcoming riders in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Orlando. (source)
Jan 29, 2026WaymoSFO approves Waymo passenger service, starting with select riders. (source)
Jan 22, 2026WaymoWaymo starts welcoming riders in Miami. (source)
Jun 24, 2025WaymoWaymo on Uber launches in Atlanta across 65 square miles. (source)
Jun 22, 2025TeslaTesla Robotaxi starts in Austin at a flat $4.20 per ride (as reported). (source)
Mar 4, 2025WaymoWaymo rides launch in Austin, only on the Uber app. (source)
Aug 27, 2024WaymoPhoenix Sky Harbor curbside pickups at Terminals 3 and 4 open to all riders, 24/7. (source)

Newest first. Checked Nov 11, 2026

Two patterns are worth knowing if you're planning around a launch. First, Waymo almost always starts by "welcoming riders" from a sign-up list and opens to everyone weeks or months later: Miami took 12 weeks, Nashville 11, Dallas and Houston about five to six months. Second, airports come later than the city and often start with limited riders.

Related: Robotaxi cities checker · Airport pickups · How waitlists work · Las Vegas

Questions riders ask

Which cities does Waymo serve?

Waymo's app cities are Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area and Tampa; in Austin and Atlanta, Waymo rides run on Uber. Denver and Las Vegas were still adding riders gradually when we checked.

When did Waymo launch in Miami and Orlando?

Waymo started welcoming riders in Miami on January 22, 2026 and in Orlando on February 24, 2026. Both opened to everyone on April 15, 2026.

What is the newest robotaxi city?

The most recent Waymo launch we have recorded is Las Vegas, where it started adding riders on September 14, 2026. The most recent opening to all riders was Tampa, San Diego and San Antonio on October 14, 2026.

Sources

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