Waymo Expands Autonomous Ride-Hailing Services to Miami, Plans Broader Rollout by 2026
Alphabet's self-driving subsidiary Waymo has deployed fully driverless vehicles in Miami, marking a significant milestone in autonomous transportation. The service, currently limited to employees, operates without safety drivers—a technological leap that solidifies Waymo's leadership in the robotaxi sector.
Expansion plans reveal ambitions beyond Miami: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando will see driverless deployments by late 2025, with commercial public availability targeted for 2026 across all markets. This follows Waymo's established public services in Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, and Atlanta.
The company's growth trajectory showcases rapid scaling—from confined test areas like Chandler, Arizona, to managing a 1,500-vehicle fleet across diverse urban landscapes. Recent highway ride offerings in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix further demonstrate technological maturation.
