Waymo has expanded its public driverless ride-hailing service to Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, bringing its total operational presence to 14 US cities. The company will grant access to the tens of thousands of people who signed up in these markets gradually over the coming weeks.
In Denver and San Diego, the service utilizes a new vehicle platform built by Zeekr, which features a minivan-style design and the next-generation Waymo Driver. The fleet is expected to continue expanding over the coming months.
Since March 2025, Waymo has launched commercial services in seven new cities. The company aims to reach 1 million paid rides per week by the end of the year. In May, its coverage area grew by more than 20%, exceeding 1,400 square miles, and in August, it received approval to operate in 18 California counties.
Waymo reports that its vehicles have been involved in 94% fewer serious-injury crashes compared to human drivers. To facilitate the launch, the company collaborated with AARP Florida and the San Diego chapter of the National Federation of the Blind on accessibility features.
In Tampa, Waymo now competes directly with Tesla, which added Tampa and Orlando to its Robotaxi service in July. While Tesla's fleet remains limited, Waymo has launched a fully driverless public service with significant pre-existing demand.
