Waymo opens Dallas robotaxi service to all riders
Original: Waymo opens up robotaxi service in Dallas to everyone
Why This Matters
Full public access in Dallas marks another major geographic expansion for autonomous ridehail at commercial scale.
Waymo has removed its waitlist for the Dallas robotaxi service as of August 4, 2026, opening access to all residents and visitors. Approximately 150,000 riders used the app during the waitlist phase since the public launch in February 2026.
Alphabet-owned Waymo announced on August 4, 2026, that anyone can now download its app and immediately hail a robotaxi in Dallas, Texas, without joining a waitlist. The company first began testing on Dallas public streets in 2025 and launched the public service in February 2026 with limited waitlist-based access. During that period, roughly 150,000 riders used the platform. Waymo follows the same waitlist-removal playbook it previously applied in Phoenix, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The Dallas fleet consists of all-electric autonomous Jaguar I-Pace vehicles managed in partnership with Avis Budget Group, which handles charging and depot maintenance. Airport service to Dallas Love Field remains unavailable for now, though Waymo says it is actively testing there and expects to add the route 'soon.' The rollout has not been without setbacks: in May 2026, Waymo temporarily paused operations in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Atlanta due to difficulties navigating heavy rain and flooded roads. The company stated it may adjust or pause service again in response to severe weather or real-time conditions, and riders can check service status via the Waymo app.