Waymo accelerates robotaxi expansion with launches in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa
Waymo will begin inviting riders on a rolling basis and slowly ramp up access in the three cities, following its usual commercial playbook.
Waymo will begin inviting riders on a rolling basis and slowly ramp up access in the three cities, following its usual commercial playbook.
Uber is kicking off the partnership with an initial $300 million investment, while Rivian will provide as many as 50,000 autonomous R2 SUVs.
Verne, the robotaxi company launched under Rimac Group, is starting with a service in Zagreb, Croatia.
It’s the fourth major airport Waymo is serving, adding to Phoenix Sky Harbor, San Francisco, and San Jose international airports.
Uber and WeRide have launched robotaxi operations without a human safety operator in Dubai as part of a broader expansion in the Middle East.
Passengers in Baidu’s robotaxis were trapped for up to two hours.
It’s a new era for Tesla — and one that will rely on its ability to launch the Cybercab and mass-produce the Optimus robot.
Waymo now operates commercial robotaxi services in 11 cities, with various methods to hail.
Waymo’s commercial service will eventually follow testing if the U.K. government approves.
The company now offers robotaxi service in three cities, all of them in Texas, after launching in Austin last year and starting to offer rides without safety drivers in January 2026.