Waymo launches public robotaxi service in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa

Waymo has started a paid public robotaxi service in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, expanding its commercial presence to 14 U.S. cities. The September 1 launch follows an initial July phase where fully autonomous rides were limited to employees. The expansion adds about 150 square miles to Waymo’s service area and deploys the sixth-generation Waymo Driver at scale. In Denver and San Diego, only the Ojai robotaxi, based on a Zeekr minivan with automatic sliding doors and passenger displays, is available. Waymo’s nationwide fleet exceeds 4,000 vehicles, including around 300 Ojai minivans and a Jag

• Public robotaxi service in 14 U.S. cities since September 2026
• Waymo fleet exceeds 4,000 vehicles, including 300 Ojai minivans
• Ojai uses Zeekr platform, automatic doors, and passenger displays

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