Waymo expands autonomous rides to all in San Antonio, San Diego, Tampa
Waymo launched fully autonomous ride-hailing to the public in San Antonio, San Diego, and Tampa on October 14, 2026. The service, available via the Waymo app, includes airport rides at San Antonio International Airport. Since earlier public openings in February and September, Waymo reported hundreds of thousands of riders across the three cities, with trips covering daily errands, sports events,…
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- Waymo now offers fully autonomous rides to all in San Antonio, San Diego, and Tampa, including airport transfers in San Antonio
- Over 200 million autonomous miles logged, with crash data showing 10x fewer serious injuries vs. human drivers
- Local leaders highlight accessibility benefits for seniors and low-vision riders, citing Waymo as a lifeline for independence
The move follows invitation-based testing in 10 cities earlier this year. Waymo claims its autonomous vehicles have logged over 200 million miles, citing a 10-fold reduction in serious-injury crashes and a 12-fold drop in pedestrian injuries compared to human drivers. Local officials praised the service for improving accessibility, particularly for seniors and low-vision individuals. Waymo’s co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana said the company aims to serve over one million rides per week by year-end, with plans to expand to more than 20 cities.
Waymo Opens Fully Autonomous Rides to Everyone in Three Cities
Unite.AI · 14 October 2026
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