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Waymo Opens Driverless Robotaxi Service in Miami

The rollout marks Waymo’s sixth U.S. market, starting with a waitlist-only phase inside a defined service zone.

Overview

  • Paid rides begin for waitlisted users across a roughly 60‑square‑mile area covering the Design District, Wynwood, Brickell and Coral Gables, with Miami Beach excluded.
  • Vehicles are limited to local roads at launch, with highway routes planned later this year and airport service expected after ongoing tests at Miami International Airport.
  • Access is invite-only for nearly 10,000 residents through the Waymo app before broader public availability later in 2026.
  • The service runs fully driverless after safety operators were removed in November, and partner Moove manages charging, cleaning and repairs for the fleet.
  • Miami becomes Waymo’s sixth U.S. market as the company reports about 450,000 weekly paid trips at the end of 2025 and faces an NHTSA probe and scrutiny over stall-related gridlock in San Francisco.