We knew this was coming. The company’s robotaxis were spotted running without a human safety driver in Nashville in February, but the service was not yet open to the public.
Waymo’s robotaxis goes driverless in Nashville
However, starting now, Waymo users will start receiving invitations for completely driverless rides in Nashville. Initially, the service will cover a 60-square-mile area (see map below), and Waymo says it plans to also include Nashville International Airport in the “near future.”
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Nashville International Airport is not included yet, but Waymo should expand there soon.
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If you haven’t received your invitation, it should arrive soon. Waymo says the gradual rollout enables it to “thoughtfully scale while delivering a consistent, high-quality experience.”
The service will initially be offered through the Waymo app, but the company says it will also begin serving some rides through project partner Lyft’s app “later this year.”
Waymo has been expanding aggressively in recent months, likely due to its main rival Tesla, which is doing the same with its robotaxi service. Recently, Waymo has expanded its test vehicles in Chicago, Illinois and Charlotte. The company’s expansion follows a $16 billion funding round in February, with Waymo pledging to expand to more than 20 cities in 2026.
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