Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Waymo to Test Self-Driving Cars in NYC as Robotaxi Race Heats Up
Waymo, a company that makes self-driving cars, is planning to start testing its vehicles in New York City.
They will initially have human drivers, as required by law.
Waymo wants to eventually offer fully driverless robotaxis in the city.
They are also expanding their robotaxi services in California.
Waymo is the only company in the U.S. currently offering robotaxi services with paying customers.
Waymo plans to resume autonomous vehicle testing in New York City next month.
Testing will begin with human specialists behind the wheel, as required by local regulations.
Waymo is also expanding its autonomous ride-hailing services in California.
New York State law currently prohibits fully autonomous vehicles without a driver.
Waymo is the only U.S. company currently operating a commercial robotaxi service.
- Who
- Waymo.
- What
- Waymo plans to test self-driving cars in New York City.
- When
- Next month.
- Where
- New York City and parts of California.
- Why
- To expand its autonomous vehicle operations and compete in the robotaxi space.
- Company
- Waymo
- Location (Testing)
- New York City
- Location (Expansion)
- California
- Current Robotaxi Service
- San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Austin
- Robotaxi Fleet Size
- Over 1,500 vehicles
- Rides Per Week
- Over 250,000
- NYC Regulations
- Requires human driver present for testing