Waymo Opens Public Robotaxi Rides in Miami and Orlando, Introduces Teen Accounts in Phoenix
Waymo announced that fully autonomous robotaxi rides are now available to the general public in Miami and Orlando. The company also introduced highway travel in Miami and accounts for teens ages 14 to 17 in Phoenix. These services began on April 15, 2026.
Substrate placeholder — needs review# Waymo Expands Autonomous Ride Services Waymo announced that fully autonomous robotaxi rides are open to the general public in Miami and Orlando. The rides became available starting today to residents and visitors alike in the specified service areas. This marks the first time Waymo's driverless services have been extended to the general public in these Florida cities.
The announcement includes the introduction of highway travel in Miami, allowing Waymo vehicles to operate on major roadways. Fully autonomous operations mean no human driver is present during rides. The company stated that these expansions build on existing autonomous capabilities in the regions.
announced offering accounts for teens ages 14 to 17 for driverless rides, starting in Phoenix.
This program enables younger users to access autonomous transportation independently. The teen account announcement was made on Tuesday. Rides under this program operate within Phoenix's established service areas.
Starting today, Waymo's fully autonomous robotaxi rides are available to residents and visitors alike in the specified service areas.
Users can hail rides through the Waymo app in Miami, Orlando, and Phoenix. The company confirmed that all rides are fully autonomous, with no safety driver required. Highway travel in Miami extends the service range beyond urban streets.
This feature supports longer trips across the metropolitan area. The expansions aim to increase adoption of autonomous vehicles in diverse urban environments.
The company's announcement on teen accounts was made on Tuesday, prior to the public launch.
Today's developments represent the latest phase in Waymo's rollout of driverless technology. Fully autonomous robotaxi rides opened to the general public starting today in the new markets.
The company claims its operations prioritize safety and reliability. The expansions aim to increase adoption of autonomous vehicles in diverse urban environments.
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