Waymo to launch in Washington, D.C.

Autonomous driving technology company Waymo will launch its ride-hailing service in the nation’s capital in 2026.

Today, Waymo provides more than 200,000 fully autonomous paid trips each week in San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Austin. The company plans to launch the service in Atlanta and Miami later this year.

“Waymo One is making fully autonomous driving a reality for millions of people across the U.S. We’re excited to bring the comfort, consistency, and safety of Waymo One to Washingtonians, those who work and play in the city every day, and the millions of people from around the world who travel to the District every year.” – Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana.

“I’ve experienced firsthand how safely the Waymo Driver operates around pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. Waymo has worked with GHSA and our first responder network as they’ve expanded their service, always putting safety first. As someone who walks to work almost every day, I’m excited to share the road with Waymo in Washington, D.C.” – Governors Highway Safety Association CEO Jonathan Adkins.