Waymo

Waymo's operational service area in Silicon Valley, California covers 27 square miles. This expansion marked the first official Waymo service in the Silicon Valley region.

Waymo's autonomous vehicles are equipped with fifth-generation sensor technology, including advanced lidar, cameras, and radar systems. These sensors are positioned on the roof and around the vehicle perimeter to provide 360-degree environmental perception for real-time hazard detection and navigation.

Waymo's autonomous vehicle services cover a total operational area of 588 square miles across its active markets, including Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, Silicon Valley, and Atlanta. This figure represents the combined service areas where the public can book rides.

Waymo began offering commercial autonomous vehicle service to the public in Phoenix, Arizona on October 8, 2020. This launch marked the company's first fully public, driverless ride-hailing service in the United States.

Waymo's operational service area in Phoenix, Arizona spans 315 square miles. This area includes multiple municipalities such as Chandler, Gilbert, Guadalupe, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix proper, Scottsdale, and Tempe.

Waymo began offering commercial autonomous vehicle service to the public in San Francisco, California on June 25, 2024. Rides are available exclusively through the Waymo One app in this market.

Waymo's operational service area in San Francisco, California covers 55 square miles. The area includes parts of the broader Bay Area, such as Brisbane, Broadmoor, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, Hillsborough, Millbrae, San Bruno, San Mateo, and South San Francisco.

Waymo began offering commercial autonomous vehicle service to the public in Los Angeles, California on November 12, 2024. The service became available to all users after an initial waitlist period.

Waymo's operational service area in Los Angeles, California spans 89 square miles. The area includes neighborhoods such as Beverly Hills, Culver City, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, Lennox, Los Angeles proper, Marina del Rey, Santa Monica, View Park-Windsor Hills, and West Hollywood.

Waymo began offering commercial autonomous vehicle service in Austin, Texas on March 4, 2025. The service is available exclusively through the Uber platform, not directly via the Waymo One app.

Waymo's operational service area in Austin, Texas covers 37 square miles. The area includes central Austin and surrounding communities such as Rollingwood, Sunset Valley, and West Lake Hills.

Waymo began offering commercial autonomous vehicle service in Atlanta, Georgia on June 24, 2025. The service is available through the Uber platform, not directly via the Waymo One app.

Waymo's operational service area in Atlanta, Georgia covers 65 square miles. The area includes major districts from South Atlanta through Downtown to Buckhead, serving business, residential, and entertainment zones.

Waymo's Silicon Valley service area, launched in March 2025, includes the cities of Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Altos, and parts of Sunnyvale. Access is initially limited to select Waymo One app users whose zip codes fall within the service area.

Waymo has confirmed plans to launch commercial autonomous vehicle services in Miami, Florida; Washington D.C.; and Dallas, Texas in 2026. These cities are part of Waymo's next phase of geographic expansion in the United States.

Waymo is conducting testing and development activities in Tokyo, Japan; New York City, New York; Las Vegas, Nevada; San Diego, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and additional cities as part of its cross-country testing program. These locations do not currently offer public autonomous vehicle service.

Waymo's partnership with Uber allows Uber users to request rides in Waymo autonomous vehicles through the Uber app in select markets, including Austin and Atlanta. Users set their autonomous vehicle preferences in the Uber app, and may be matched with a Waymo vehicle if available. Uber handles fleet maintenance in these markets.

Moove, an African fintech company, is responsible for managing fleet operations, facilities, and charging infrastructure for Waymo's autonomous vehicles in Phoenix, Arizona and Miami, Florida. This partnership allows Waymo to focus on technology and rider experience.

To request a Waymo vehicle through Uber, users must go to Account Settings in the Uber app and enable the Waymo preference. When requesting rides in eligible categories (UberX, Uber Green, Uber Comfort, Uber Comfort Electric), users may be matched with a Waymo vehicle if one is available nearby.

As of 2025, Waymo operates a fleet of over 2,000 autonomous vehicles distributed across its service areas. The largest concentration is in the San Francisco Bay Area with 800 vehicles, followed by Los Angeles with 500, and Phoenix with 400 vehicles.

Waymo's autonomous vehicle fleet consists primarily of Jaguar I-Pace electric SUVs and Zeekr vans. The Zeekr vans are purpose-built for ride-hailing and offer increased passenger capacity and accessibility features.

Waymo's charging infrastructure includes both depot charging for overnight servicing and opportunity charging locations for extending operational range during peak demand. Partnerships with companies like Moove in Phoenix and Miami ensure comprehensive charging infrastructure management for the all-electric fleet.

Waymo has announced that Miami, Florida; Washington D.C.; and Dallas, Texas are the next cities scheduled for commercial autonomous vehicle service launches in 2026. Preparatory testing and infrastructure development are underway in these locations.

Waymo is conducting mapping and testing activities in Tokyo, Japan, but has explicitly stated that there are no current plans to launch commercial autonomous vehicle service in Tokyo. The deployment is focused on technology validation and market research.

Waymo's city expansion process begins with extensive testing and mapping phases, followed by limited public access for select users. After validating technology and operations, the company scales to full commercial availability, often in partnership with local fleet management or ride-hailing platforms.

Waymo's commercial robotaxi operations in California are governed by the California Public Utilities Commission, which requires safety documentation, insurance, and operational reporting. The California DMV also issues permits for autonomous vehicle testing and deployment.

In Miami, Florida, Moove is responsible for managing Waymo's fleet operations, facilities, and charging infrastructure. This partnership allows Waymo to focus on technology and service expansion while leveraging Moove's expertise in fleet management.

Waymo primarily uses the Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV as its main vehicle platform for autonomous ride-hailing services. The fleet also includes Zeekr vans for increased passenger capacity and accessibility.

Integration of Waymo vehicles with the Uber app requires users to enable Waymo in their Uber account settings. When requesting eligible ride types, users may be matched with a Waymo vehicle if one is available. The process includes unlocking the car via the Uber app and receiving support through both Uber and Waymo systems.

As of June 2025, Waymo provides commercial autonomous vehicle services to the public in Phoenix, Arizona; San Francisco, California; Los Angeles, California; Austin, Texas (through Uber only); Silicon Valley, California (limited to select users); and Atlanta, Georgia (through Uber).