"Waymo is taking the safety operators out of its fleet of robotaxis in Miami starting today, ahead of a commercial launch in 2026, the latest in a long series of steps taken this year to expand its nationwide footprint. The company said in a blog post Tuesday it will start offering fully autonomous trips to employees in Miami. Over the next few weeks, Waymo said it will do the same in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando."
""We haven't just built the technology; we've developed the definitive playbook for operating autonomous fleets, across dozens of sites, and industry-leading end-to-end rider support," the company wrote in Tuesday's blog post. It will need that confidence as it heads into 2026, which is shaping up to be an even bigger year than 2025. In addition to the five aforementioned cities, Waymo plans to start offering rides in Detroit, Las Vegas, San Diego, Nashville, and London."
Waymo is removing safety drivers from its Miami robotaxis and will begin offering fully autonomous employee trips there, with similar offerings rolling out soon in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando. The company recently started paid highway rides in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix, and launched services in Atlanta and Austin alongside partners like Uber, plus a corporate travel program. Competitors include Zoox, launching early-rider free services in San Francisco, and Tesla, which still operates with safety operators. Waymo plans broader 2026 expansion to Detroit, Las Vegas, San Diego, Nashville, and London and is testing in New York City under an active permit.
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