Waymo has opened its robotaxi service to the public in Denver, San Diego and Tampa, bringing its commercial driverless network to 14 U.S. cities.
The Alphabet-owned company said access will be rolled out gradually, following its standard launch model. With the new cities added, Waymo's autonomous fleet now exceeds 4,000 vehicles, including Jaguar I-Pace models and the newer Ojai minivan.
The expansion arrives as the robotaxi sector continues to gain momentum. Waymo has built its position through a step-by-step approach: mapping streets, testing systems, removing safety drivers, and then opening rides to selected users before full public access. That process has helped the company grow from early operations in Phoenix to a broader national footprint.
In Denver and San Diego, riders will initially use only the Ojai, Waymo's next-generation vehicle built around its sixth-generation self-driving system. Designed to be more efficient to produce and operate, the model is expected to play a larger role as the company scales.
Waymo's latest move also reflects a wider shift in urban mobility, as autonomous ride services move from pilot programs toward everyday transportation. With further launches planned in the U.S. and abroad, the company is shaping a future where driverless travel becomes a more familiar part of city life.
