As of now, rides in Waymo's autonomous vehicles are available in 11 cities across the United States. The company, which is a part of Alphabet, originated from Google’s self-driving car initiative launched in 2009.
Waymo services can be accessed using the Waymo app on both Android and iOS devices in cities like Phoenix, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Miami, and Orlando. Additionally, through a partnership with Uber, customers in Atlanta and Austin can request Waymo rides using the Uber app, where they simply toggle the option for autonomous vehicles.
Looking ahead, Waymo plans to expand its service to cities such as Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Nashville by February 2026. Furthermore, the company has announced future availability in Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, San Diego, and Washington, D.C., alongside its first international expansion to London in the same year.
New features include an updated app interface that allows users to adjust legroom and cabin controls, with the option to select specific seating arrangements. The vehicles, currently utilizing a white Jaguar I-Pace, are equipped with various sensors and a dome displaying passenger initials upon arrival.