Dallas residents can now catch a ride in a car with no one behind the wheel. Waymo, the company that makes fully self-driving vehicles, has opened its robotaxi service to everyone in the city, announcing the news just months after first launching there in February 2026.
Since that February opening, nearly 150,000 people from a waiting list have already taken a Waymo ride in Dallas. Now, anyone with a smartphone can download the Waymo app and request a ride, just like calling an Uber or Lyft — except there is no driver. The car handles all the steering, braking, and navigating on its own.
Waymo says the service is already helping locals with everyday tasks. "We've proudly helped Dallasites run errands, commute to work, and celebrate nights out with friends," the company wrote. But the company has bigger plans for the city. It is currently testing its self-driving cars at Dallas Love Field Airport, with plans to start picking up travelers there soon. Waymo is also preparing to test its vehicles on Dallas freeways, which is the final step before offering those routes to the public.
For some riders, the technology means more than convenience. Chris Justl, CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation Texas, which has partnered with Waymo, said the service is a game-changer for people whose medical conditions prevent them from driving. "Waymo autonomous vehicles are not just the future — they're a transformational step forward for the epilepsy community and anyone living with medical conditions that limit their ability to drive, creating a new pathway to safe, independent travel," Justl said.
Waymo has been rapidly expanding to new cities across the country in 2026. But this Dallas milestone — opening up a major American city to driverless rides — shows how quickly the technology is moving from experiment to everyday reality. Whether people need a ride to the airport, a night out, or simply a way to get around independently, the option is now available at the tap of a screen.