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Waymo Launches Driverless Service in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Orlando, Expanding to 10 U.S. Cities

Invitations to select riders begin in limited zones, reflecting a phased rollout under active federal safety scrutiny.

Overview

  • Initial service areas in the new markets range from roughly 25 to 60 square miles, starting with dozens of Jaguar I‑PACE robotaxis and no highway segments at launch.
  • Access begins by invitation through the Waymo app, with additional riders added on a rolling basis before wider availability later this year.
  • Waymo reports operating about 3,000 vehicles and more than 400,000 weekly rides across existing markets, with a goal of reaching one million rides per week by year-end.
  • The push is financed by a recent $16 billion funding round valuing Waymo at about $126 billion, supporting groundwork for service in 20+ cities and a likely first overseas market in London.
  • Regulatory reviews by NHTSA and NTSB continue after a child was struck and concerns over behavior near school buses, as San Antonio residents complain about loitering vehicles and confirm sensors remain active while parked.