Robotaxi services are operational in several major U.S. cities, primarily led by Waymo (Alphabet), with emerging deployments from Tesla, Zoox (Amazon), and partnerships like Uber-Waymo. Services are fully driverless in most cases, though some (e.g., early Tesla pilots) may include safety monitors. Availability varies by operator and geofenced zones within cities.
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City
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Operator(s)
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Status
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Notes
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Phoenix, AZ
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Waymo
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Fully operational (public rides via app)
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Launched 2020; ~1,500 vehicles across AZ operations; 24/7 service in metro area.
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San Francisco, CA
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Waymo, Zoox (trials)
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Fully operational
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Waymo: Public rides since 2021; expanded to Daly City/San Mateo. Zoox: Employee trials ongoing.
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Los Angeles, CA
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Waymo
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Fully operational
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Public rides since 2024; covers Downtown to Santa Monica/Beverly Hills.
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Austin, TX
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Waymo, Tesla
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Fully operational
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Waymo: Via Uber app since March 2025. Tesla: Launched June 2025; initial invite-only, scaling to 1,000+ vehicles; geofenced to South Austin.
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Atlanta, GA
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Waymo (via Uber)
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Fully operational
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Launched June 2025; covers 65 sq mi; public via Uber app.
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Las Vegas, NV
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Zoox
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Public launch (late 2025)
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Amazon’s Zoox starting free public rides; Waymo testing underway.
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San Diego, CA
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Waymo
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Testing/early operations
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Expanded early 2025; commercial launch pending.
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Miami, FL
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Waymo
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Testing/early operations
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Mapping and testing since early 2025; full launch planned for 2026.
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Silicon Valley, CA (Mountain View, Palo Alto, etc.)
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Waymo
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Waitlist/early access
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Rolled out March 2025; select passengers only.
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Additional U.S. Notes:
- Tesla’s service is limited to Austin but plans rapid expansion (e.g., to Dallas, San Antonio, Bay Area) by end-2025, potentially reaching 10+ cities with unsupervised FSD.
- New York City: Waymo testing with human supervision (extension through 2025); no public rides yet.
- Washington, D.C.: Waymo mapping for 2026 launch.
ChinaChina leads globally with 8+ companies operating across 16+ cities, carrying millions of passengers annually. Services are often fully driverless (L4 autonomy) and integrated into ride-hailing apps.
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City
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Operator(s)
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Status
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Notes
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Beijing
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Baidu Apollo Go, Pony.ai, AutoX
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Fully operational
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Baidu: 1,000+ vehicles; public rides since 2022.
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Shanghai
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Baidu Apollo Go, Pony.ai, WeRide
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Fully operational
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Multiple operators; low fares competing with traditional taxis.
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Guangzhou
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Baidu Apollo Go, WeRide, DiDi
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Fully operational
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Early trials expanded to full service.
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Shenzhen
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Baidu Apollo Go, AutoX
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Fully operational
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2.2M rides Q2 2025; rapid scaling.
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Wuhan
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Baidu Apollo Go
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Fully operational
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Part of Baidu’s 10+ city network.
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Chongqing
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Pony.ai, WeRide
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Fully operational
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Focus on urban/suburban routes.
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Changsha
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Baidu Apollo Go
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Fully operational
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Smaller-scale but public access.
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Shenzhen (additional)
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Multiple (e.g., DiDi)
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Fully operational
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High-density testing hub.
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Additional China Notes: Baidu’s Apollo Go dominates with 6M+ cumulative rides by mid-2025; expansions continue to smaller cities for testing.Other International Locations
- Tokyo, Japan: Waymo – Early testing/international expansion announced early 2025; no public rides yet.
- Abu Dhabi, UAE: WeRide – 150+ vehicles operational; fully driverless testing.
- Dubai, UAE: WeRide – Operational with scaling plans to 1,000 vehicles by 2026.
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: WeRide – Early operations; part of Middle East expansion to 20,000–30,000 vehicles by 2030.
- Seoul, South Korea: Various (e.g., local pilots) – Public trials operational.
Global Context: Over 30 cities worldwide have robotaxi services or trials as of October 2025, with U.S. and China accounting for ~80%. Growth is accelerating due to regulatory approvals and AI advancements, but challenges like safety incidents and local rules persist. For real-time availability, check apps like Waymo One or Tesla’s ride-hailing beta.
Swansenreport 
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