Waymo autonomous vehicles date back to Google’s self-driving car project that started in 2009. As of today, you can get a ride in 10 cities across the US.
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Where Waymo is fully available
Using the Waymo app on Android and iOS, you can hail a ride in Phoenix, San Francisco Bay Area, and Los Angeles. Check out the service maps below:
It’s also available in Atlanta and Austin through a partnership with Uber using their usual app. To set up, go to the Uber app > Account tab > Settings > Ride Preferences > Autonomous Vehicles and toggle Waymo. This lets you match with these cars when requesting UberX, Uber Green, Uber Comfort, or Uber Comfort Electric. Afterwards, select “Accept ride” and upon arrival unlock the car using the Uber app.
At the moment, Waymo makes use of a white Jaguar I-Pace with various sensors all around the vehicle. There’s also a dome at the top that displays your initials upon arrival.
Early access Waymo cities
In early access cities, Waymo lets people that have downloaded the app and signed up access the service. New riders are invited on a rolling basis to “ensure a seamless experience.”
As of February 2026, this includes Miami, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando:
Upcoming Waymo cities
Waymo, which is part of Google parent company Alphabet, has announced expansions to:
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Las Vegas, NV
- Nashville, TN — 2026 with Lyft
- San Diego, CA
- Washington, DC — 2026
As of note is the first international expansion to London in 2026.
Autonomous testing is also being conducted in the following cities ahead of future availability:
- Baltimore, MD
- Buffalo, NY
- Boston, MA
- Minneapolis, MN
- New Orleans, LA
- New York, NY
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Seattle, WA
- St Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Tokyo, Japan
New features
- The My car tab now lets you Adjust legroom alongside the other Cabin controls: Temperature and A/C. Your options are Rear, Distributed, or Front.
- Simplified app bottom bar, including Liquid Glass redesign on iPhone.
- Freeway routes in Phoenix, SF, and LA for those who opt in.
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