US EditionWaymo says it will launch in more Texas and Florida cities in 2026
Waymo plans paid driverless rides in 2026 after starting operations and testing in five Texas and Florida cities, serving millions of miles weekly with improved AI for local conditions.
- November 18, 2025: Waymo began operations in Miami, FL, with plans to expand to Orlando, FL, and Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas, offering paid driverless rides next year.
- The company cited competition from Zoox, part of Amazon, and Tesla as accelerating its rollout, saying it built a generalizable Driver and operational playbook to scale launches faster.
- Data from Waymo's Safety Impact report shows improving safety with 71 million autonomous miles and 88% fewer serious injury crashes; local mapping with a small fleet preceded expanded highway and San Jose Mineta International Airport curbside service.
- First responders have already started specialized training for autonomous vehicles, the NTSB investigates last year's deadly crash, and taxi and delivery drivers warn the expansion threatens jobs.
- The expansion effectively targets the Texas Triangle and broader national growth, as Waymo aims to operate driverless in 10 major U.S. cities soon and eye international markets like London.
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