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.