# Waymo opens its robotaxi app to anyone in San Antonio, San Diego and Tampa

Canonical page: https://technooptimist.io/stories/waymo-opens-its-robotaxi-app-to-anyone-in-san-antonio-san-diego-and-c7473d62
Date: 14 Oct 2026
About: [Waymo](https://technooptimist.io/companies/waymo.md)
Original source: https://waymo.com/blog/shorts/sat-sd-tpa/

From October 14, anyone in San Antonio, San Diego and Tampa can download the Waymo app and hail a fully driverless ride. Waymo says it has already carried hundreds of thousands of riders in these cities since its earlier openings this year. The San Antonio service includes San Antonio International Airport.

## Key facts

- Public app access starts October 14, 2026 in San Antonio, San Diego and Tampa.
- Waymo says hundreds of thousands of riders have used the service in these cities since it first opened there earlier in 2026.
- San Antonio service includes rides to and from San Antonio International Airport, which the city's aviation director called a significant milestone.
- The post does not name the vehicle model or give further city dates.

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