Download the Waymo app, enter your destination, and request a ride if you are in an active service city like Phoenix, San Francisco, or Los Angeles.

Which cities does Waymo operate in?

Waymo currently operates in select cities across the US, including Phoenix, SF Bay Area, LA, Austin, Atlanta, and more. Some cities are accessed via Uber.

How does the autonomous driving technology work?

The Waymo Driver uses a hardware suite of LiDAR, cameras, and radar feeding into AI software that answers four key questions: Where am I? What's around me? What will happen next? What should I do?

Can children ride in Waymo vehicles?

Yes, passengers 17 and under can ride. Children under 8 require a car/booster seat and must sit in the back. Teen accounts are available in some regions.

What happens if I leave an item in the car?

Contact Waymo's Rider Support team through the app or the provided contact form to report and retrieve lost items.

Do you drive on freeways?

Waymo is gradually rolling out freeway access within its safety framework. This capability is not yet universal across all operating areas.

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Waymo

Waymo is a public, fully autonomous ride-hailing service that allows users to hail a driverless vehicle via an app, 24/7. It operates its own fleet of electric Jaguar I-PACE and custom Ojai vehicles equipped with the fifth and sixth-generation Waymo Driver technology. The core system uses a suite of lidar, cameras, radar, and AI compute to navigate public roads safely without a human driver. The service is currently available in major U.S. cities including Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Atlanta (via Uber). With over 20 million rides served and a safety record claiming over 10x fewer serious injury crashes than human drivers, Waymo targets consumers seeking safe, private, and sustainable urban mobility, as well as businesses looking to integrate autonomous transport.

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Autonomous ride-hailNo human driverJaguar I-PACEOjai vehicle24/7 serviceApp-basedLiDAR + Camera + Radar

Product information

Everything worth knowing about Waymo

The complete picture — from everyday features to the technical detail builders and IT folks dig for.

Core features

What it actually does

Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing

Hail an all-electric vehicle with no human driver in the front seat via the Waymo app, available 24/7.

World's Most Experienced Driver

The Waymo Driver autonomous system has over 200 million miles of fully autonomous experience on public roads.

Transparent & Stable Pricing

Know your trip cost upfront based on the most direct route; price doesn't change for re-routes or unexpected adaptations.

Wide Vehicle & Passenger Compatibility

Ride in a clean, all-electric Jaguar I-PACE or the Ojai vehicle. Accommodates up to 4 riders (excluding driver's seat), with teen accounts available in some areas.

Technical capabilities

Multi-Sensor Fusion

Hardware suite includes lidar, cameras, radar, and a powerful AI compute platform providing 360-degree environmental perception.

Core AI Decision Stack

Software processes sensor data to answer: Where am I? What’s around me? What will happen next? What should I do?

Must watch videos

Waymo's 2027 internship applications are now open

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Waymo's 2027 internship applications are now open

Calling all interns! Waymo's 2027 internship applications are now open. Explore current opportunities and apply to one of our 2024 summer internships today: https://waymo.com/careers/ About Waymo: Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with a mission to make it safe and easy for people and things to move around. With the Waymo Driver, we can improve the world’s mobility while saving thousands of lives. #Waymo #WaymoDriver

Waymo’s Driven with Andrew Freund: S3 Episode 7 with Trixie Mattel

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Waymo’s Driven with Andrew Freund: S3 Episode 7 with Trixie Mattel

Consider this your official ride-along with Trixie Mattel. 💅 She joins us for a ride in a Waymo to talk about her many empires, Waymo's drag name, and her obsession with RuPaul. From drag to motel ownership to music to modeling, Trixie does it all. And yes, that includes riding in a Waymo. Who will Andrew pick up next? Stay tuned.

Waymo’s Driven with Andrew Freund: S3 Episode 6 with Fiona Dourif

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Waymo’s Driven with Andrew Freund: S3 Episode 6 with Fiona Dourif

Consider this your official check-up. 🩺 Emmy-nominated Fiona Dourif, aka Dr. Cassie McKay from The Pitt, joins us for a ride in a Waymo to discuss life in the ER, dating a doctor IRL, and what may be in store for Season 3. From diagnosis to discharge, she’s giving us the full patient history. 👀 Stay tuned to see who Andrew picks up next.

Who uses it

Real use cases, no hype

Daily Commute

Replace stressful driving and parking hassles with a reliable autonomous ride to work or meetings.

Night Out Transportation

Secure a safe ride home after social events without needing a designated driver.

Rides for Non-Drivers

Provide independent mobility for elderly, disabled, or visually impaired individuals.

Airport & Travel Trips

Get predictable, app-based transportation to and from airports and hotels.

Family & School Runs

Transport teens (with permissions) or coordinate family outings without using personal vehicles.

Business & Corporate Travel

Integrate autonomous rides into corporate travel policies for employee mobility.

What's great

First commercial fully autonomous ride-hail service, no human driver.
Claims 10x+ safer than average human driver based on crash rate reduction.
Available 24/7 for on-demand rides in multiple major cities.
Transparent pricing model with upfront cost before booking.

Technical strengths

Deep learning sensor fusion: LiDAR, cameras, radar, AI compute for 360° perception.
Proprietary 5th & 6th-gen autonomous driver stack with 200M+ miles of real-world data.

Where it falls short