Waymo Expands Public Robotaxi Footprint to 3 More Cities, Now 14 Across U.S.

Waymo opened its driverless ride-hailing service to the general public in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, bringing its total to 14 U.S. cities. Thousands on waitlists will be admitted gradually as the Zeekr-built minivan with the next-gen Waymo Driver goes into service. Waymo touts a strong safety record (roughly 94% fewer serious-injury crashes vs. human drivers) and has expanded coverage to over 1,400 square miles, with California approval to operate in 18 counties. The Tampa launch pits Waymo against Tesla’s robotaxi efforts in the same market, illustrating the competitive landscape as Waymo scales toward its goal of 1 million paid rides per week by year-end.