Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Waymo Launches Self-Driving Taxis in Miami, Expanding US Presence
Waymo, a company that makes self-driving cars, started letting people in Miami use their cars without a driver.
They plan to do this in more cities soon.
Other companies are also working on self-driving cars, but there have been some problems with them that people are worried about.
Waymo, an Alphabet-backed company, started fully autonomous vehicle operations in Miami.
The company plans to expand to Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando in the coming weeks.
Waymo is the only operator offering paid driverless robotaxi rides in the US.
Tesla and Amazon's Zoox are also investing heavily in autonomous technology.
Robotaxis face scrutiny due to incidents, but companies are expanding operations to gain public trust.
- Who
- Waymo, an Alphabet-backed company
- What
- Launched self-driving taxis in Miami and plans to expand to other cities
- When
- Tuesday, with plans to expand in the coming weeks
- Where
- Miami, with plans to expand to Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando
- Why
- To solidify its lead in self-driving technology and gain market share
Proponents of Self-Driving Cars
Skeptics and Critics
Safety
Proponents of Self-Driving Cars
Waymo claims its technology is safe and reliable, with a substantial fleet of over 1,500 vehicles.
Skeptics and Critics
Critics point to incidents involving Tesla's Full Self-Driving mode and other robotaxis, raising concerns about safety.
- Company
- Waymo
- Parent Company
- Alphabet
- Current Cities
- Miami
- Upcoming Cities
- Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Orlando
- Planned Public Launch
- 2026
